Instructor 1

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The USF Health College of Nursing seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track Instructor I for its teaching and clinical faculty. The position primarily focuses on undergraduate instruction, with possible graduate-level teaching, student mentoring, committee service, community engagement, and liaison work with clinical sites, which may require travel. Teaching may take place at USF’s Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses. The Instructor I is also expected to contribute to curriculum development, service, and scholarly activities appropriate to the rank. The role requires an in-person presence during standard business hours; remote work is not available. Instruction may include classroom, clinical, laboratory, simulation, hybrid, and online learning environments, depending on program needs. Faculty provide and evaluate instruction, mentor students, assess achievement, collaborate with colleagues and clinical partners, and contribute to curriculum assessment and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization, or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience, and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.
Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor (non-tenure earning).
Must hold, or be eligible for, licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Florida by the start date.
At least two years of direct patient care clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Nursing (DNP or PhD).
Previous experience teaching nursing students in classroom, clinical, laboratory, simulation, hybrid, and/or online settings.
Broad clinical knowledge and expertise in various settings or specialty areas.
Established record of scholarly work and/or external funding.
Local, state, or national leadership in a nursing professional organization.
Strong communication and technology skills, and experience in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned undergraduate nursing courses in classroom, clinical, laboratory, simulation, hybrid, and/or online learning environments, based on program needs.
Provide didactic and/or clinical, laboratory, and simulation instruction, including supervision, facilitation, and evaluation of student learning and performance.
Mentor students in developing clinical judgment, critical thinking, professional behaviors, and safe nursing practice.
Assess student achievement and provide timely, constructive feedback to support academic and professional growth.
Collaborate with faculty, simulation staff, clinical partners, and other stakeholders to promote high-quality learning experiences and student success.
Participate in curriculum development, course assessment, and continuous quality improvement initiatives within the undergraduate nursing program.
Participate in College, University, community, and professional service activities consistent with the Instructor I role.
Contribute to scholarly activities appropriate to the rank.
Potentially teach graduate-level courses, serve on committees, participate in community engagement, and act as a liaison with clinical sites; clinical-site liaison work may require travel.