Visiting Instructor-USF College of Nursing at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Dept Number/Name: 0-6201-000 / College Of Nursing-Dean

College Division: USF Health-College of Nursing

Salary Plan: Faculty

Job Code/Title: Visiting Instructor

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable

Position Number: 00002432

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges that comprise the University of South Florida and one of four colleges within USF Health. USF is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is designated as both a Research 1 and a Community-Engaged institution by the Carnegie Foundation. U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation's top 50 public universities for five consecutive years, and in 2023, USF earned its highest ranking ever among all universities public or private. The College of Nursing is recognized as a nursing education and research leader, serving over 2,400 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students annually. For the third consecutive year, our Master of Science in Nursing program ranked No. 1 among all public Florida Institutions and is proudly positioned at No. 24 nationally.

The College of Nursing is an integral part of the USF Health community. We live by our mission to employ the core values of excellence, innovation, inclusion, and respect to educate future nurses, advance nursing science, and implement evidence-based clinical practice to improve health and wellness.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The USF College of Nursing is seeking a full-time clinical/teaching (non-tenure track) faculty member eligible for the rank of Visiting Instructor able to teach courses; serve on college and university committees; and actively participate in community engagement.

The primary duty of the role will be to teach in the undergraduate program, with potential participation in graduate program activities. The successful candidate may also serve as a liaison between the USF College of Nursing and designated clinical facilities, which will necessitate some travel to these facilities. Additionally, the role includes mentoring nursing students and engaging in service activities at the college, university, community, and professional levels, consistent with the rank of instructor.

The faculty candidate can expect to be assigned to teach at any of the college's three campuses: Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota/Manatee depending on the needs of the program and the College.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching: Face-to-face didactic, online, clinical, and lab instruction of undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Faculty members are expected to engage students through diverse teaching methodologies, fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment that supports academic excellence at all levels. It will include participation in program and curriculum review activities, as well as the evaluation of clinical sites and students as appropriate.

Administrative/Service: The candidate is expected to serve on college and university committees as appropriate. They should also actively engage in community and professional service activities that align with the mission, vision, and values of the College of Nursing, as well as those that meet the university's criteria for their appointment in accordance with their rank.

Other Duties: The candidate is expected to engage in scholarly activities, including publications and presentations, in alignment with the university's criteria for the appointment at the rank of instructor.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

A minimum of a master's degree in nursing from an accredited program.

Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of instructor.

Must hold an unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida.

Two or more years of recent (within the last 2 years) direct patient care clinical experience.

Three or more years of classroom and clinical teaching experience.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in one of the following specialties:
Pediatrics, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics, Psych Mental

PREFERRED:

Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited institution (DNP and/or PhD).

An established record of scholarly work and/or external funding.

Experience effectively engaging with individuals from varied backgrounds.

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      • Medical Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Paid Vacation Days
      • Paid Sick Days
      • 11 Paid Holidays
      • Various Retirement Options ,
      • Tuition Assistance (available for yourself, spouse, partner or dependent)
      • On-campus Childcare Options
      • Flexible Work Program: full-time/part-time remote work (based on position requirements)
      • Other Voluntary Benefits Offered
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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 38215

Posting Date: November 12, 2024

Posting End Date: January 31, 2025

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