Georgia Southern University, an institution of the University System of Georgia, invites nominations and applications for the position of Instructor (NTT) in the School of Nursing in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Georgia Southern University is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a Doctoral/Research University. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Georgia Southern offers 118 academic majors in a comprehensive array of baccalaureate degrees and selected master's and doctoral programs. The University has earned national accreditation in 62 program areas from 20 accrediting bodies. Academic programs are organized in eight colleges: Business Administration, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Information Technology, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology, and the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies. The University awarded 2,968 degrees in 2007-2008.

A residential university with a fall 2007 enrollment of 16,841 students, Georgia Southern is the largest university in the southern half of Georgia and one of the most comprehensive centers for public higher education in the state. One of the top choices in Georgia for new freshmen, including HOPE Scholars, Georgia Southern enrolls an increasingly selective student body representing the United States and more than 85 nations. The University continues to enhance its academic profile through higher admission standards, an expanded Honors Program, and scholarships for academically talented students.

Georgia Southern University is committed to advancing the State of Georgia and the region through the benefits of higher education, offering baccalaureate through doctoral degrees, and a variety of outreach programs. The University fosters access to its educational programs, provides a comprehensive and fulfilling university experience, and enhances quality of life in the region through collaborative relationships supporting education, health care and human services, cultural experiences, scientific and technological advancement, athletics, and regional development. Georgia Southern's strategic plan includes advancing the University to the top tier of national rankings in its class.

The 675-acre park-like campus continues an era of capital construction that has opened new facilities for colleges and academic programs, student recreation and development, university housing, athletics, and public service. The learning environment is enhanced by a museum of cultural and natural history, a botanical garden, a unique wildlife education center, a performing arts center, a new Center for Art and Theatre, and a continuing education and conference center. The University's Division I athletic teams compete in the Southern Conference. The campus is located in Statesboro, a safe, hospitable, and progressive Main Street community of 30,000, less than an hour from historic Savannah and beach resorts, and approximately 200 miles from Atlanta.

Within this setting, the School of Nursing is a dynamic unit focused on the scholarship of teaching, research, practice, and service. Twenty-five, full-time faculty serve students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs including pre-licensure, RN-BSN, RN-MSN, MSN (Family Nurse Practitioner, Community Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. A new state-of-the-art School of Nursing Building houses the program and features technologically advanced faculty offices and scholarship areas, classrooms, computer and learning laboratories, and a community outreach nursing clinic. Nursing students practice in a wide array of institutional and community settings, including the School's rural nurse managed clinics that provide primary prevention services to rural southeast Georgia citizens. Undergraduate students consistently achieve an NCLEX-RN pass rate over 92%. Graduate students consistently achieve a 100% pass rate on certification examinations. Since 2004, the graduate program has been ranked 11^th in the nation by US News and World Report. The School is CCNE-accredited and received the University System of Georgia Board of Regents Award for Teaching Excellence. The School has an Endowed Chair in Rural Community Health Nursing and secures grant funding in excess of $800,000 annually. 

Position Description. Reporting to the Chair of the School of Nursing, the successful candidate's primary responsibilities will include teaching in the classroom and clinical settings in the undergraduate program. In addition, responsibilities include scholarship within the discipline, service on committees, and participation in official activities of the School, College and University. The position is a 9-month appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 Required Qualifications:

• § Master's degree in nursing by August 1, 2009

• Minimum of one year clinical experience  
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning as evidenced by a presentation during the campus visit with students present
• Commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service that is consistent with the College's priorities for the School and the mission of the University

• § Ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the School, College, and University
• § Technological literacy and a commitment to integrate technology in teaching and scholarship
• § Commitment to professional service within the University and beyond

• § Active Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license by August 1, 2009

• Commitment to recruiting, advising, retaining, and mentoring qualified students

Preferred Qualifications:

• § A minimum of one year college teaching experience
• § Experience working with a diverse student body
• § Certification in a specialty area (including, but not limited to, maternal-child health nursing, pediatric nursing, adult health nursing, critical care nursing, family nurse practitioner, community health nursing,)
• § Experience in online instruction and development

Screening of applications begins October 20, 2008, and continues until the position is filled.   The position starting date is August 1, 2009. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least five professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be sent to:

          Jean E. Bartels, PhD, RN, Search Chair, Search #56639

                             School of Nursing

                             Georgia Southern University

                             P. O. Box 8158

                             Statesboro GA 30460-8158

          Electronic mail: jbartels@georgiasouthern.edu

          Telephone: 912-478-5455

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/, http://www.georgiasouthernhealthscience.com/departments/school-of-nursing/overview/,   or at http://chronicle.com/jobs/profiles/911.htm. Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.

To apply: Please send application materials by postal mail.

Georgia Southern University is the largest and most comprehensive center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia. Georgia Southern University is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a Doctoral/Research institution. A residential university serving over 16,000 students in Fall 2006, Georgia Southern’s hallmark is a superior undergraduate experience emphasizing academic distinction, excellent teaching, and student success. Founded in 1906, the University offers 123 degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through eight colleges. The 675-acre campus is located in Statesboro, a community of approximately 30,000 residents, 50 miles northwest of historic Savannah, and 200 miles southeast of Atlanta.