Faculty (Part-time) - Nursing

Western Kentucky University • Bowling Green, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Western Kentucky University's College of Health and Human Services is building a pool of qualified part-time faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate nursing courses at the main campus. Instructors may teach didactic and/or clinical sections as needed. This is a one-semester, non-tenure-eligible appointment that may be renewable based on favorable performance reviews and program enrollment.

Part-time faculty teach assigned courses and work with the assigned course or program coordinator to support the quality of the nursing curriculum and program outcomes. They are responsible for their own instruction, communication with students, grading, and entering final grades in Topnet. Faculty are supervised by a full-time course coordinator or program coordinator and must check their WKU email daily while employed.

Classes may be held during the day or evening. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. A complete application includes a letter of interest identifying the area in which the applicant is qualified to teach, a curriculum vitae or resume, and unofficial transcripts.

Requirements

• For undergraduate didactic sections: RN licensure in Kentucky or a compact state; a master's degree in Nursing; and at least two years of nursing practice within the last five years or recent teaching experience.
• For undergraduate clinical sections: RN licensure in Kentucky or a compact state; a baccalaureate degree in Nursing; and at least two years of nursing practice within the last five years or recent clinical teaching experience.
• For graduate didactic sections: RN licensure in Kentucky or a compact state; a master's degree in Nursing; a doctorate in Nursing or a related field; and at least two years of nursing practice within the last five years or recent teaching experience.
• For graduate clinical sections: RN licensure in Kentucky or a compact state; a master's degree in Nursing; and at least two years of nursing practice within the last five years or recent clinical teaching experience. Licensure as a Family Nurse Practitioner (APRN-FNP) or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN-PMHNP) is required to teach graduate clinical sections.
• Submit a letter of interest identifying the area qualified to teach, a curriculum vitae or resume, and unofficial transcripts through the electronic talent management system.
• A pre-employment criminal background check is required under Kentucky state law.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses, including didactic and/or clinical sections as needed.
• Work with the assigned course or program coordinator to support the quality of the nursing curriculum and program outcomes.
• Provide course instruction and communicate with students.
• Grade student work and enter final grades in Topnet.
• Check WKU email daily while employed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness and health benefits for employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents.
• Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Tuition discount program for employees and dependents.
• Workplace culture that supports balancing work and family responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level