Requisition Number: DF1981
What’s next for you is the first priority for us! With over 45 programs from associate
to doctoral degrees, South University is a private institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the intellectual,
social and professional development of a diverse student population.
Our 120-year story-past, present and future-is a history formed
by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty,
staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming
environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them. Our small
classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape students’ skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their
characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.
Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a
place to Belong, Believe and Become, a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and
grow.
South University, the right direction for a brighter future.
Benefits:
- *Medical
- *Dental
- *Vision
- FSA/HSA
- Tuition Assistant Program
- Long/Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- * includes domestic partner coverage
POSITION SUMMARY:
The instructor facilitates meaningful learning
of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. The Instructor provides
education through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. The Instructor
encourages a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning and ethics as well as personal and
professional development. Incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth,
involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking
and expansion is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.
KEY JOB ELEMENTS:
- Provides competency-based education which aligns with the South University model of curricula as well as supports the South
University style of system delivery. - Designs and delivers class instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet
course competencies, the development of activities which support lesson objectives, and (in the case of online instructors ONLY) delivers
the instruction as approved. - Enables the achievement of pre-described exit competencies for student achievement and evaluation of
learning by providing instruction which fosters competencies and establish student performance criteria and evaluation. - Delivers
learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively
planning and preparing for classes and student success. - Promotes student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule
as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning process. - Manages the learning
environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic and
attendance policies. - Contributes to a learning culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local
campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various other workshops and meetings. - Relates
professional/life/industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional/technical skills development, the introduction of
industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing required. Terminal degree in nursing DNP, DNS, Ph.D. is
preferred. - Zero to two years’ experience in instruction or formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college
institution. - Pediatric/Newborn experience preferred
- Membership in a professional association tied to area of instruction
preferred. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with student
populations. - Outstanding conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills
- Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills)
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to
meet frequently occurring deadlines. - Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents.
- Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision
- Ability to learn from students’ participation,
demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual
ENVIRONMENT:
The duties and characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or
without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee
is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the
office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is
occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.
South University is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to
building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.
