Instructor/Assistant Professor, Nursing
Job Duties And Responsibilities
The position in nursing is in the following specialty areas: Mental Health OR Medical Surgical Nursing.
A strong nurse candidate should demonstrate a proven ability to teach introductory and upper college-level nursing students who are part of a diverse student population. Bi-lingual candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Experience in nursing guidelines for quality assurance, regulations, and proficiency testing, is required. Additionally, nursing skills, and the ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment as well as excellence in oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are expected and bi-lingual candidates are preferred.
The position will require in state travel to affiliate clinical sites. Candidates should be committed to student-centered, outcomes-based education with experience incorporating multiple instructional strategies and the use of technology in teaching and learning.
Courses to be instructed include lectures (including online), lab, simulation, and activity classes in the Nursing program.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in nursing
- Minimum of two years of current nursing experience in Mental Health and/or Medical Surgical Nursing
- One-year experience with teaching and curriculum
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Current Registered Nurse license
- CPR certified
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in nursing education
- Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and team-based environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD in Nursing) or a related field
- Certification in a nursing specialty (e.g., CNE, FNP-BC, CNE-cl, CCRN, etc.)
- Demonstrated excellence in classroom, clinical, or online teaching at the collegiate level
- Experience in curriculum development, evaluation, and accreditation processes
- Familiarity with simulation-based and technology-enhanced teaching methods
- Evidence of student mentorship, advising, or supervision of clinical experiences
- Proficiency with learning management systems