Visiting Lecturer, Graduate Nursing Program/FNP

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 Graduate Nursing Program is a full-time, non-tenured, 12-month faculty position that supports our fully online, asynchronous Graduate Nursing Program. This position is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a virtual learning environment while also contributing on campus at least one day per week to deliver high-quality, student-centered education to future masters prepared nurses. 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 funded through the Georgia Rural Enhancement and Transformation (GREAT) Health Program/Nursing Care Improvements Grant. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding, satisfactory job performance, and institutional need.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate graduate-level nursing courses in an asynchronous online format
• Develop and revise course content to align with program outcomes and accreditation standards and has knowledge and compliance with University, CONHS, and agency policies
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and academic support to students
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and professional development
• Contribute to curriculum planning, program assessment, and accreditation efforts
• Engage in scholarly and service activities as appropriate to the role.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (DNP or PhD in Nursing or related field).
• Certification in an advanced practice role (e.g., FNP).
• Unencumbered Georgia RN license.
• Experience teaching in an online or distance education format.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, D2L).
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of classroom practices, teaching methodologies, assessment systems, and educational technology.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with asynchronous course design and delivery

• Familiarity with online student engagement strategies and assessment tools

• Record of scholarly activity or interest in research and publication

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover letter outlining qualifications and teaching philosophy

• Curriculum vitae (CV)

• Unofficial transcripts (official required upon hire)

• Contact Information for three professional references

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects and heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and utilizes the sense of smell.

• The work is typically performed in an office or online.