Lecturer of Nursing - School of Nursing (12-Month Faculty)

The School of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences seeks applicants for a 12-month non-tenure track faculty position beginning January 1, 2027. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise and providing service at the school, college, and university levels. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with supportive colleagues, contribute to curriculum development, and engage in service and scholarship activities that advance the mission of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

The School of Nursing provides programs of study in undergraduate, graduate levels and post-master's certificate. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is offered through a traditional track (BSN) and an accelerated track (ABSN). The graduate degrees include the Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Family Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP) and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Post-master's certificates are offered in FNP and FPMHNP tracks.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Valdosta State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Interested applicants should submit the following:
• Letter of interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information for at least three professional references (including email address)
• Unofficial transcripts

Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information, contact Dr. Lois Bellflowers via email labellflowers@valdosta.edu.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for teaching up to 15 credit hours per semester and providing service to the school, college, and university levels. Teaching responsibilities may include engaging undergraduate nursing students through clinical experiences, simulation-based learning, and/or classroom instruction. Faculty are encouraged to bring creativity, mentorship, and evidence-based strategies to foster student growth and professional readiness.

Typical Allocation of Duties:

Teaching and Service - 100%

Teaches classes and meets assigned service obligations.

Required Qualifications

• Masters in nursing from an accredited university/college
• Unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Georgia
• At least 3 years of practice as a registered nurse within the most recent 7 years
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting
• Record of mentoring students

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 online 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission, or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.