Instructor, Nursing

Anderson University•Anderson, SC

About The Position

Anderson University and the College of Health Professions are hiring a full-time, twelve-month Instructor of Nursing, with a start date of January 2027. The instructor will teach undergraduate clinical courses focused on patient care within the nursing curriculum. Faculty responsibilities include teaching, student advising, maintaining office hours, meeting grading deadlines, completing administrative and committee assignments, engaging in professional activities, and participating in designated University events. The instructor will support student learning through current teaching models, evidence-informed practices, active learning, and strategies for developing clinical reasoning. The role also includes facilitating students’ progress toward course and program outcomes, integrating faith and learning, serving as a professional nurse role model, and contributing to program planning and School of Nursing activities. The successful candidate must support the goals and values of Anderson University and the South Carolina Baptist Convention and demonstrate Christian qualities and values.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution, appropriate to the area of teaching under CCNE and SACS accreditation standards.
Doctoral degree required for teaching in graduate programs.
At least two years of clinical experience as a registered nurse or advanced practice nurse related to the area of primary responsibility.
Unencumbered active license as a registered nurse, and as an advanced practice nurse if applicable, in South Carolina or another Compact state.
Support the goals, values, and strategic direction of Anderson University and the South Carolina Baptist Convention.
Demonstrate effective Christian qualities and values.
Demonstrate current experience in client care.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience at the appropriate level of nursing education.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses focused on the nursing curriculum, including assigned theoretical and/or clinical instruction.
Advise students, maintain up-to-date advising folders, offer appointments, and provide guidance related to internships, careers, and educational goals.
Maintain office hours and observe grading deadlines.
Use current teaching models, practices, and research in the discipline, and demonstrate teaching focused on student learning.
Participate in professional development related to teaching.
Integrate faith and learning and demonstrate innovation or continuous improvement in classroom practices.
Design cognitive, affective, and psychomotor strategies for classroom and clinical instruction in accordance with the established curriculum.
Serve as a Christ-centered, people-focused professional nurse role model, including as a teacher, mentor, advocate, practitioner, collaborator, researcher, and resource person.
Create active learning experiences that help students develop clinical reasoning skills.
Facilitate and guide student progress toward course and program outcomes.
Participate in professional organizations and attend professional meetings, workshops, and conventions.
Participate in institutional and divisional activities, including Open House, club sponsorship, committee assignments, student recruitment, and required meetings.
Participate in program planning and School of Nursing subcommittees and ad hoc committees as designated by the Dean.
Maintain effective interpersonal relationships, show respect, and apply Christian standards in interactions with students, faculty, and staff.
Maintain current knowledge in the discipline through activities such as professional meetings and current reading.
Maintain research, creative activity, or professional development, such as publications in progress or participation in or presentations at professional meetings, exhibitions, or performances.
Complete administrative work assignments and participate in University events designated as being of annual significance.