Instructor in Nursing

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Instructor in Nursing

Working Title

Instructor in Nursing

Position Type

Faculty

Department

Robert E. Smith School of Nursing & Health Sciences

Posting Number

201201603

Full or Part Time

Part Time

Benefit Eligible

No

If Other, Please Explain:

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track

Non-Tenure Track

Salary Basis

9 month

If Other, Please Explain:

Position Summary Information

Responsibilities

Classroom, online, and clinical teaching in the discipline for undergraduate and graduate nursing students; university, nursing school, nursing profession, and community service; research/scholarship (as appropriate); and professional development to maintain competency.

Qualifications

Doctorate in Nursing or a related field and holds a Master of Science in Nursing

Current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner in Mississippi.

Current certification as a family nurse practitioner (required if FNP)

Satisfactory criminal background check.

Clinical focus may be in adult health, geriatrics, maternity, pediatrics, community/public health, psychiatric/mental health, and/or family.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.

Salary

Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate in Nursing or a related field and holds a Master of Science in Nursing

Current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner in Mississippi.

Current certification as a family nurse practitioner (required if FNP)

Satisfactory criminal background check.

Clinical focus may be in adult health, geriatrics, maternity, pediatrics, community/public health, psychiatric/mental health, and/or family.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.

Preferred Qualifications

Nurse Educator experience and/or certification.

Specialty area certification.

Demonstrated leadership within the fields of education and nursing.

Personal and professional integrity consistent with the mission of the institution and department.

Evidence of effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision making skills.

Demonstrated pro-active approach in identifying problems.

Experience with utilizing technology in the instruction process to enhance learning.

Evidence of flexibility, willingness to change, open-mindedness, fairness, accepting responsibility, and personal growth.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Cover letter, vitae, teaching philosophy, unofficial transcript and 3 letters of reference are required for this position.

Requests for letters of recommendation will automatically be generated to the references you list on the application. They will be sent a link to allow them to submit letter directly to application.

Additional Information

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

04/22/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes