Instructor in Nursing

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