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POSITION SUMMARY:Adjunct Faculty responsibilities include classroom instruction, facilitating meaningful learning of course outcomes, assisting students toward successful program completion, and promoting the academic well-being of the program. Adjunct Faculty also participate in activities that promote the stature of the academic programs, Departments, and Colleges and abide by the mandates set by the South University Board of Trustees and Administration. Incumbent must ensure that the South University philosophy is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and maintenance of an environment that is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion. KEY JOB ELEMENTS: <ul><li>Perform Faculty responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty job description and the Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.</li><li>Designs and delivers instruction in alignment with the South University model.</li><li>Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning by continuing professional/technical skills development and introducing professional/industry perspective into courses.</li><li>Promotes student success by showing flexibility and exhibiting a passion for teaching and students.</li><li>Manages the educational process to ensure a positive educational experience.</li><li>Practices effective outreach to at-risk and/or absent students.</li><li>Communicates consistently and effectively with Supervisors, University Administrators, Faculty, and other South University Departments.</li><li>Manages the learning environment by keeping accurate records and enforcing academic policies consistent with the University, College/School, Campus, or Online Division.</li><li>Participates in the Faculty development process to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities.</li><li>Supports local campus by participating in committee events such as orientation and graduation, including various other workshops and meetings. (Campus). </li></ul>REQUIREMENTS: <ul><li>For graduate programs, a terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution in the discipline to be taught, with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline) required.</li><li>For undergraduate programs, a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the discipline to be taught, with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline), is required.</li><li>For associate degree programs in physical therapist assistant, an entry-level degree in physical therapy (PT) or physical therapist assistant (PTA) and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a federally recognized Institutional Accrediting Agency (or its international equivalent) are required. A master’s degree is preferred.</li><li>At least six months of teaching experience at another post-secondary education institution (preferred).</li><li>Active, valid, and unencumbered state licensure or certification as applicable to the discipline.</li><li>Membership in a professional association tied to the area of instruction (preferred).</li><li>Practical experience in the discipline of the program and knowledge of current best practices (in the field).</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with students and faculty.</li><li>Excellent time management and attention to detail. Computer-based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills) and experience with computerized learning management systems. </li></ul>ENVIRONMENT:The work environment 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, via video conference, 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. 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.JobFamilyAll PositionsEducationLevelMaster’s Degree

South University

Adjunct Faculty, Undergraduate Nursing

SUMMARY:The Program Director is a member of the faculty (rank commensurate with experience) who also holds an administrative appointment related to managing a specific program or programs.&nbsp; Responsibilities include: classroom instruction, day-to-day program operations, assisting students toward successful program completion and staffing the classroom with instructors who support the mission of the University. The Program Director is co-responsible with the Campus Director and Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations for the fiscal wellbeing of the program as it relates to education and helping to maintain/grow enrollment.&nbsp; KEY JOB ELEMENTS:<ul><li>Perform instructional duties as assigned as outlined in the Faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.</li><li>Select and develop Program Advisory Council (PAC) that meets at least once per year.</li><li>Participates in faculty development each year as required.</li><li>Select, train, develop, manage, and lead regular and adjunct faculty according to the guidelines provided by the Campus Director and Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations, the Program Chair and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University/Campus.</li><li>Effectively administer and grow the Anesthesiologist Assistant program including curriculum development, student registration/advisement, community relations and campus relations. </li><li>Support University programs designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined in the five-year strategic plan.</li><li>Collaborate with other Academic Program Directors within own school and across schools and with the Department Chair re: scheduling, sharing faculty, curriculum and other.</li><li>Notification of expected or unexpected substantive change within the program and of any change in institutional accreditation status or legal authority to provide postsecondary education.</li><li>Assures full compliance with federal, state and accrediting body standards and regulations, as well as adhering to all policies and procedures.</li><li>Facilitates the submission of required programmatic fees and documentation, including reports of graduation rates, performance on state licensing or certification examinations and employment rates.</li><li>Assures compliance with accreditation criteria within two years or the length of the program, whichever is shorter.</li><li>In the absence of a Department Chair for the Anesthesiologist Assistant program, is co-responsible, with the Dean of the College of Health Professions, for accreditation activities on his/her campus which are normally handled by the Department Chair.&nbsp; </li><li>Supervise those activities of the faculty and administrative staff that are in direct support of the Anesthesiologist Assistant program.</li><li>Organize, administer, continuously review, plan, and develop processes that ensure general effectiveness of didactic education in the program.</li><li>Have regular contact with all entities that participate in the education of the students</li><li>Ensure that continuous and competent medical guidance for the clinically related program components is provided, so that:<ul><li>Supervised clinical instruction meets current standards of acceptable practice</li><li>Anesthesiologist assistant students learn, develop, and practice the knowledge and skills essential to successful professional interactions with physicians in the medical workplace.</li></ul></li><li>Ensure that continuous and competent educational guidance is provided, so that the didactic demands placed by the clinical educational environment are adequately addressed by classroom curriculum design.</li><li>Other responsibilities as determined by the Campus Director and Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations and the Department Chair.</li></ul>OITION REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>A minimum of two years successful performance in a full-time university-level teaching role and prior management experience in higher education or in another organization within the program director’s discipline.</li><li>Must be Anesthesiologist Assistant certified by the NCCAA or its successor.</li><li>Hold a graduate degree in education, administration, medicine, or the medical basic sciences.</li><li>Have the requisite knowledge and skills to administer the classroom/academic aspects of the program; and have the requisite knowledge and skills to administer the operation of the overall program.</li><li>Ability to read, understand, interpret and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.</li><li>Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students, regulatory agencies, or members of the academic or business community.</li><li>Ability to effectively present information to faculty, academic and campus leaders, corporate leaders, and public groups.</li><li>Experience with computerized administrative systems. Proficient with the use of standard office applications on personal computers.</li></ul>WORK ENVIRONMENT:The individual must be able to travel out of the local area with an occasional overnight stay to participate in a variety of conferences and meetings. The work environment 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds. The vision requirements include ability to adjust focus and close vision.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.&nbsp;&nbsp;JobFamilyAll PositionsPayTypeSalaryEducationLevelMaster’s Degree

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