Nursing Faculty - Irwindale

About the role

Shape the next generation of healthcare providers
Chamberlain University is seeking dedicated, on-campus Nursing Faculty to deliver high-quality nursing education across classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical environments on our Irwindale campus. This role plays a critical part in advancing student success through teaching excellence, mentoring, service, and scholarly engagement—all aligned with Chamberlain’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned nursing courses across instructional modalities (classroom, clinical, lab, and simulation) using evidence-based teaching practices and instructional technology.
• Create engaging, student-centered learning experiences that connect theory to practice.
• Provide input to, implement, and continuously improve course curriculum and instructional materials.
• Lead or support clinical, lab, and simulation experiences to ensure students are practice-ready and demonstrate safe, ethical, and professional nursing practice.
• Keep students first by building meaningful relationships, understanding individual learning needs, and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and implement remediation strategies as needed.
• Ensure grading and feedback are accurate, constructive, rubric-aligned, and delivered in a timely manner.
• Enforce academic and student-related policies (exams, attendance, late assignments, etc.) and stay current on policy updates.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to students and new faculty.
• Contribute to the Chamberlain community through professional service, including committee participation, graduation, and program evaluation.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support student success and contribute to high-performing, collaborative teams in a matrixed environment.
• Engage in scholarly activities related to teaching and nursing practice, including researching, applying, and disseminating new knowledge.
• Maintain subject matter expertise and teaching effectiveness through ongoing professional development.
• Ensure all work complies with licensure, accreditation, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the teaching discipline (Required); PhD in a field appropriate to the teaching discipline (Preferred).
• Professional & Teaching Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a discipline related to assigned teaching responsibilities (Required); Experientially prepared to teach assigned courses across classroom, online, lab, simulation, and/or clinical environments; Demonstrated ability to create engaging learning environments and effectively manage conflict when needed.
• Licensure, Certification & Compliance: Maintain current, active, unencumbered licensure or certification required to practice professionally in the discipline (Required); Maintain appropriate regulatory and practice credentials based on teaching assignment; Additional clinical compliance requirements apply for faculty working in clinical settings and are outlined in the Faculty Compliance Packet.
• Teaching, Technology & Innovation: Strong technological proficiency using learning management systems, simulation technology, and online teaching platforms; Ability to effectively leverage technology, data, and emerging AI tools to enhance teaching and learning outcomes; Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and high personal initiative.
• Student Engagement, Collaboration & Inclusion: High emotional and social intelligence with a demonstrated ability to recognize student needs, respond with empathy, and create a supportive, inclusive learning environment; Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty colleagues, the Extended Service Team, and clinical partners; Commitment to student-centered teaching and fostering positive learning relationships.
• Scholarship & Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing professional development to maintain expertise in teaching and nursing practice; Demonstrate at least one example of scholarship within one of the following focus areas (per Faculty Handbook guidelines): Scholarship of Discovery, Scholarship of Integration, Scholarship of Practice/Application, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

Benefits

• Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:
• - Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• - 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• - Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• - 12 Paid Holidays

Additional Information

The position qualifies for the below benefits.
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Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation