Part-Time Clinical Instructor

Job Title : Part-Time Clinical Instructor

Location : Dalton State College

Regular / Temporary : Temporary

Full / Part Time : Part-Time

Job ID : 261925

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

Responsibilities Interprets 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.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Required Documents to Attach

(1) Resume

(2) Cover letter

(3)

(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, & Abilities

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 supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Dalton State College, as determined by Dalton State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Dalton State College (DSC). As a member of the University System of Georgia, we follow the Board of Regents' policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any DSC program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

Dalton State College is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact Dalton State College's Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034.

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