FAC00082PO24

Instructor of Nursing

Sumter

USC Sumter College/Division Level

USC Sumter - Palmetto College

Starting salary at least $62,000 per academic year depending on qualifications.

Full Time

37.5

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

9 months

Sumter

Tenure-Track/Tenured

Faculty

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

The University of South Carolina Sumter invites applications for the position of Instructor in Nursing. This position is for a faculty member to teach primarily pre-nursing classes at USC Sumter, as well as upper division courses in the USC Aiken BSN program on the USC Sumter campus. This full-time (non-tenure track) position is a nine-month appointment beginning August 16, 2024. Teaching requirements include face-to-face, distance education, and possible evening and/or weekend classes, and will normally require the teaching of up to twelve credit hours per semester or its equivalent, and a commitment to university/community service. The successful candidate will also assist with teaching labs, simulations, and clinical groups for upper division courses, as well as assist with academic advising as needed. Starting salary at least $62,000 per academic year depending on qualifications.

Masters or higher degree in Nursing; possession of/eligible for unencumbered South Carolina nursing license. License must be obtained by August 16, 2024. Individuals with medical-surgical nursing experience are encouraged to apply. Recent teaching, clinical instruction experience desirable. Applicants must be able to perform all duties of a clinical instructor in various settings including, but not limited to, physical requirements.

Preference will be given to candidates with medical-surgical experience, recent teaching, clinical instruction experience, as well as those would be approved to teach UNIV 101: The Student in the University, PCAM 101: Nursing Concepts, Communication and Calculations.