Part-Time Clinical Instructor

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Job ID: 261925 Location: Dalton State College Full/Part Time: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Temporary About Us Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs. Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first-generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students. Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink, along with an Honor Roll distinction. Job Summary The School of Health Professions at Dalton State College invites applicants for a part-time instructor in Clinical work. The position is a temporary, part-time position on a semester-by-semester agreement based on need for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters. This position is responsible for supervising care provided by a group of nursing students (usually 6 to 10 students in a group) while they complete their clinical rotation in your area of specialty, for coordinating with clinicians at the clinical site to make student patient assignments, teaching students how to perform duties in the clinical site and answering their questions and evaluating your student's clinical work. A complete application must include (1) Resume (2) Cover letter/letter of intent (3) *two current reference letters (within the last three months), and (4) transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for initial screening however official transcripts will be required upon employment. (5) Immunization records and current CPR. (6) Unencumbered GA and/or TN registered nursing license. *Please upload the two reference letters as one document Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Updated 07/12/2024 ResponsibilitiesInterprets the mission and aim of the Department of Nursing in relation to the planning and delivery of nursing care, within the framework of the agency. Interprets the program curriculum to the nursing staff and other appropriate staff within the agency. Provides the students and the agency with documents determined by the course coordinator to be necessary, such as student schedules and students assignments. Serves as a role model. Maintains current clinical competency and knowledge. Completes all training as directed by the course coordinator as well as completes mandatory annual training as specified by DSC's human resources. Works with course coordinator and/or director of the program to evaluate the agency and unit for continued use as a clinical site. Completes clinical evaluation tool on each student at the conclusion of the rotation then submits this written summary to the course coordinator Required QualificationsMust have an unencumbered GA and/or TN registered nurse (RN) license. An earned Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in the field of expertise (minimum of an ASN level for the LPN Program). Applicants must provide evidence of a minimum of one-year nursing experience Preferred Qualifications - Earned master's degree in nursing - Compact license - MSN degree in the field of expertise - Two years of nursing experience - Clinical instructing experience Required Documents to Attach (1) Resume (2) Cover letter (3) *two current reference letters (within the last three months) (4) transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for initial screening however official transcripts will be required upon employment (5) Immunization records (6) Unencumbered GA and/or TN registered nursing license. Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesExcellent oral and written communication skills Ability to supervise care provided by a group of students (usually 6 to 10 students in a group) while they complete their clinical rotation Ability to coordinate with clinicians at the clinical site to make student patient assignments Knowledge and ability to teach students how to perform duties in the clinical site and answering their questions. Ability to evaluate the students' clinical work Support the DSC Vision, Mission and Values and support an environment where the diversity of ideas, values and perspectives is welcomed and nurtured All candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to educate and empower the DSC student population successfully . 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

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