Instructor, Nursing-Full-Time, Tenure Track for January 2027

Brookdale Community College•Lincroft, NJ

About The Position

This full-time, tenure-track nursing faculty position is expected to begin in January 2027. Faculty members primarily teach and are responsible for preparing and implementing assigned courses, maintaining office hours, and participating in departmental, divisional, and college-wide activities. They are expected to remain current in their academic fields and in technology and are encouraged to pursue leadership within their discipline. The instructor facilitates student learning and helps students apply nursing theories and principles to nursing practice. Duties may include teaching classes and supervising clinical experiences and simulations. The successful candidate will work with a diverse student population, support collaborative learning, use new classroom technologies, and participate in online education. Strong communication skills, openness to new pedagogies, and willingness to collaborate on curriculum and outcome assessment are required. Experience specific to community health nursing is preferred. Candidates invited to an in-person interview must give a teaching demonstration. Instructional schedules are determined by the College, may include evening and Saturday hours, and are subject to change. Local travel may be required. The position is a ten-month faculty appointment. Pay is in the low to mid $70,000s with benefits. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled; submission by November 10, 2026, is preferred for full consideration. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and resume.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Nursing.
New Jersey RN license.
Well-developed written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
Commitment to supporting an inclusive campus environment and respect for people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
Commitment to continued professional growth and departmental service.
Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates.
Ability and commitment to use technology to enhance classroom teaching and student learning and to communicate through the College’s email and learning management system.
Openness to new pedagogies and willingness to participate in departmental curriculum collaboration and outcome assessment.
Ability to work with a diverse student population and support collaborative learning.
Candidates invited to an in-person interview must present a teaching demonstration.

Nice To Haves

Work or teaching experience specific to community health nursing.
College teaching experience.
Five years of clinical experience.
Evidence of teaching as a prime career focus.
Knowledge of, or experience implementing, a variety of teaching strategies.
Evidence of a team-centered, participatory approach.
Engagement in a professional organization.
Knowledge of web-enhanced or online instruction.
Knowledge of Monmouth County and its communities.

Responsibilities

Deliver classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction aligned with course objectives, learner outcomes, and professional nursing standards, using appropriate instructional materials, technologies, and evidence-based teaching practices.
Prepare, administer, proctor, grade, and post examinations and other assessments in accordance with course requirements and College deadlines.
Supervise and evaluate students in clinical settings, including selecting appropriate patient assignments, overseeing direct patient care, conducting pre- and post-clinical conferences, and providing timely formative and summative feedback.
Collaborate with healthcare agencies and community partners to plan, implement, oversee, and evaluate clinical learning experiences; serve as a clinical liaison to support quality placements and regulatory compliance.
Communicate with students and colleagues through office hours, electronic communication, learning management systems, meetings, and other approved methods.
Assess student learning and clinical competency and participate in course, program, and institutional assessment, Academic Program Review, and continuous improvement activities.
Contribute to curriculum development and revision and support program planning and evaluation in compliance with accreditation and licensing standards.
Orient and support part-time or adjunct nursing faculty regarding course expectations, clinical requirements, and program policies.
Participate in departmental, institutional, and College service activities, including meetings, committees, and student engagement initiatives.
Maintain current nursing licensure, required certifications, and professional competence through continuing education and ongoing professional development in nursing and nursing education.
Follow College, departmental, state, and federal policies and regulations, including FERPA, safety and infection-control standards, and proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
Treat students ethically, fairly, and consistently and foster an inclusive, respectful learning environment.
Fulfill responsibilities and obligations in the applicable faculty collective bargaining agreement and institutional policies.
Maintain office hours and participate in departmental, divisional, and College-wide activities.
Remain current in the academic field and technology and facilitate student learning in classroom, clinical, simulation, and online settings.