Assistant Professor - RN-BSN Online

About the role

At Chamberlain University, we believe extraordinary nurses begin with extraordinary educators. As an Assistant Professor in our RN-BSN Program, you will play a vital role in empowering registered nurses to advance their education, elevate their practice, and make a lasting impact on the patients and communities they serve.

Responsibilities

• Engage students through innovative teaching strategies while creating an inclusive, supportive, and student-centered learning environment.
• Create engaging learning experiences using educational technology, evidence-based teaching practices, and emerging AI tools.
• Implement and contribute to curriculum development, course design, and instructional materials.
• Foster meaningful student relationships and provide individualized support to promote academic success.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback and remediation when needed.
• Connect nursing theory to professional practice, helping students develop safe, ethical, and evidence-based clinical decision-making skills.
• Serve as a mentor and academic guide for students throughout their educational journey.
• Recognize and respond to student needs with empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to student achievement.
• Partner with colleagues to identify solutions that remove barriers to learning and improve student outcomes.
• Contribute to university initiatives through committee participation, program evaluation, accreditation preparation, and graduation activities.
• Deliver timely, meaningful feedback that supports learning and growth.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation, licensure, and regulatory requirements.
• Leverage technology, data, and AI tools to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Contribute to scholarship, service, and leadership activities that strengthen the university community.
• Serve as a role model for Chamberlain's values, culture, and commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Nursing
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time teaching experience at the instructor level or higher
• Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care experience in the clinical specialty or content area being taught
• Active, unencumbered nursing licensure and/or applicable professional certifications as required
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Strong technology skills, including experience with learning management systems, virtual learning platforms, and educational technologies
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging learning environments and effectively manage challenging situations
• Emotional intelligence and a student-centered approach to teaching and mentoring

Additional Information

The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $110,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.