Visiting Lecturer, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program

About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

Job Summary

The Visiting Lecturer in the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program is a full-time, 12-month faculty position responsible for providing high-quality instruction, academic advising, mentoring, and student support. Teaching responsibilities include classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, and online instruction. Additional duties include assessing student learning outcomes, participating in accreditation and program evaluation activities, engaging in university, college, and community service, and supporting student success initiatives. The faculty member will contribute to the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Georgia Southwestern State University and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences through excellence in teaching, professional practice, and service.

This position is a full-time, 12-month appointment within the ASN Program and is funded through a four-year strategic partnership between Georgia Southwestern State University and Phoebe Putney Health System. The faculty member will support the goals of this partnership through nursing workforce development, student recruitment and retention efforts, and collaborative educational initiatives designed to address regional healthcare needs. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding, satisfactory job performance, and institutional need

Responsibilities

• Prepares and teaches assigned ASN courses in classroom, clinical, laboratory, simulation, and online settings.
• Maintains a teaching load of 12-15 credit hours per semester, including Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
• Advises, mentors, and supports students in academic progression and professional development.
• Evaluates student performance and provides timely feedback regarding academic progress and achievement.
• Maintains student records, assessment data, attendance records, and grades in accordance with university policies and deadlines.
• Serves as lead faculty for assigned courses and provides direct clinical instruction as needed.
• Collaborates with clinical instructors, preceptors, faculty, and healthcare partners to support student learning.
• Participates in program assessment, curriculum evaluation, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports program outcome and assessment data.
• Maintains documentation and records required for ACEN accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Participates in student recruitment, admissions, retention, and progression activities.
• Attends faculty meetings, committee meetings, commencement exercises, pinning ceremonies, and university events.
• Participates in faculty development, scholarly activities, and professional growth opportunities.
• Serves on departmental, college, and university committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the ASN Coordinator, Associate Dean, Dean, or University administration.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution required.

• Current, unencumbered registered nurse licensure in the State of Georgia, or eligibility for Georgia licensure.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching in an undergraduate nursing education program.

• Demonstrated record of scholarly, professional, and leadership contributions relevant to undergraduate nursing education.

• Strong commitment to student success, academic excellence, and quality nursing education.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with three to five (3-5) years of teaching experience in a collegiate nursing program and a proven ability to support student learning and engagement in higher education settings. Additional preference will be given to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Medical-Surgical Nursing

• Maternal/Obstetric Nursing

• Pediatric Nursing

• Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of undergraduate nursing education principles and practices.

• Knowledge of classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, and online teaching methodologies.

• Knowledge of nursing accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and assessment processes.

• Knowledge of curriculum development, student learning outcomes, and program evaluation.

• Knowledge of college and university policies, procedures, and academic regulations.

• Knowledge of computers and instructional technologies used in higher education.

• Knowledge of current nursing practice standards and evidence-based healthcare delivery.

• Skill in student advising, mentoring, and academic support.

• Skill in decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking.

• Skill in collecting, analyzing, and reporting assessment and accreditation data.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Skill in establishing effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, clinical partners, and community stakeholders.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.

Other Information

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include university policies and procedures, Faculty Handbook requirements, ASN Program policies, accreditation standards established by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), state and federal regulations, clinical agency policies, and applicable professional nursing standards. These guidelines require judgment, interpretation, and independent decision making in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied instructional, advising, assessment, and service responsibilities requiring independent judgment and professional expertise.

• The position requires balancing multiple responsibilities including teaching, student support, accreditation activities, assessment reporting, committee service, and professional development.

• Successful performance contributes directly to student success, program quality, accreditation compliance, and the achievement of institutional goals.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with students, faculty, staff, administrators, clinical instructors, preceptors, healthcare partners, accrediting agencies, and members of the general public.

• Contacts are typically to provide instruction, exchange information, resolve problems, coordinate activities, facilitate student success, and support program operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, or demonstrating clinical skills.

• The employee may occasionally lift light to moderate objects and equipment associated with instructional and clinical activities.

• The work is performed in classrooms, simulation laboratories, skills laboratories, clinical agencies, healthcare facilities, and office environments.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

Faculty are expected to support the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and Georgia Southwestern State University through excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, student engagement, and professional contributions. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success, academic excellence, collaboration with clinical and community partners, and active participation in program and university initiatives.