Full-Time Nursing Faculty/Instructor - Clinical Only

About the role

Full-time clinical faculty member responsible for 36 clinical hours (primarily 12-hour shifts) at clinical partner locations in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding area. Days of the week may vary by quarter. Remaining four hours per week allocated to clinical prep, grading, and mid/final evaluations. During non-clinical periods, may assist with labs, checkoffs, setup, and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional standards of practice in teaching in the clinical settings.
• Meet South College standards for clinical experiential learning.
• Function as a part of South College and South College School of Nursing faculty.
• Participate in meetings, projects, recruiting, and committee work.
• Prepare and implement teaching and evaluation strategies for students' engagement in the nursing profession.
• Support student success through mentoring, tutoring, and advising.
• Maintain currency in education and nursing knowledge and application through continuing education activities.
• Contribute to the School of Nursing and South College evaluation processes to measure outcomes.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing preferred; BSN considered for LPN programming with significant clinical background or prior teaching experience.
• Experience: Two calendar years or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse; formal education in teaching and learning principles for adult education preferred but not required.
• Licensure: Unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee or one of the eNLC compact states.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution