Instructor of Nursing
About The Position
The University of Southern Mississippi is hiring a nine-month faculty member for its traditional BSN program. The position involves teaching and supporting students as they prepare to become entry-level nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The instructor is expected to understand how nursing-program curricula, clinical practice settings, evaluations, and outcomes work together, and to help students meet course objectives and develop the skills needed to progress through the program. The instructor works closely with course, clinical, and program coordinators to ensure the quality and standards of the nursing curriculum. The role also includes direct and/or indirect clinical supervision, student support and advisement, participation in university and professional service, and engagement in shared governance.
Requirements
- At least three years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
- Master of Science in Nursing degree.
- Unencumbered Mississippi RN license.
- Satisfy affiliated agencies’ clinical requirements, including clearance of a criminal background check.
- Provide evidence of ten continuing education units annually.
- Comply with clinical agency policies and procedures.
- Complete required clinical agency training, such as orientation, electronic health records, HIPAA, and medication administration training.
- Uphold the mission and values of The University of Southern Mississippi, the College of Nursing and Health Professions, and the School of Professional Nursing Practice.
- Be currently authorized to work in the United States full-time without visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- One year of formal nursing instructional experience in a higher degree program.
Responsibilities
- Develop and teach assigned courses.
- Adhere to class and clinical schedules.
- Develop and maintain syllabi, lesson plans, calendars, and other course materials for each course taught.
- Communicate concerns or issues to the course, clinical, and/or program coordinator, including the school director.
- Follow policies and procedures of the clinical site, the University, the College of Nursing and Health Professions, and the School of Professional Nursing Practice.
- Submit course-specific documentation as scheduled.
- Communicate course, clinical, and/or program requirements to students.
- Maintain office hours to support students, including advisement, exam review, required remediation, and summative evaluations.
- Collaborate with course, clinical, and program coordinators to plan, implement, and evaluate assigned courses and maintain their quality and effectiveness.
- Provide direct and/or indirect clinical supervision of nursing students.
- Attend scheduled meetings related to courses, clinical work, programs, the school, college, and/or university.
- Participate in on- and off-campus service opportunities that impact the university, profession, and/or local communities.
- Participate in university, college, and school shared governance through on- and off-campus engagement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
