Clinical Instructor - Dept. of Nursing

Job Title : Clinical Instructor - Dept. of Nursing

Location : MGA - Macon

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 289901

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position requires demonstration of a strong commitment to excellence in providing clinical supervision to nursing students in a controlled hospital and / or laboratory setting. Clinical teaching responsibilities may include day and / or evening hours and weekday and / or weekends at any of the affiliated institutions utilized by the Department of Nursing. Travel between campuses (Macon, Warner Robins, Cochran, and Dublin) for on campus laboratory experience is also required. Clinical teaching responsibilities include the supervision of nursing students in the Nursing Program.

Responsibilities

Students -

Fulfills faculty workload requirement through excellence in clinical instruction and supervision of nursing students.

Participates in student-faculty activities that serve to strengthen student-faculty relationships.

Plans for clinical experiences for students during clinical rotation.

Supervises the clinical instruction of students.

Informs the coordinator of progress or problems encountered in the area of instruction.

Reviews student learning objectives, course syllabus, and textbooks.

Confirms student assignments and congruence with theory content.

Provides feedback about adequacy of clinical site in allowing students to meet course objectives.

Reviews process and participates in student clinical formative and summative evaluations.

Assists with maintaining necessary records and reports.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Department of Nursing -

Provides input in the Department of Nursing budget.

Participates in maintaining and updating the Skill lab and multimedia resources.

Maintains satisfactory relationships with cooperating agencies. Seeks out and evaluates new clinical resources.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Professional -

Remains current with the changing trends in nursing education and practice.

Participates in professional and community activities related to the improvement of health care.

Maintains personal growth and development through ongoing faculty development activities.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.

Other Required Qualifications

Current Unencumbered Georgia Registered Nurse license.

Evidence of continued professional development.

Required Experience

1-2 years recent professional nursing experience.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 .

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent : CORE VALUES : Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Other Information

This is a full-time, 10-month, faculty position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include :

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.