Instructor of Nursing

The University of Southern Mississippi • Long Beach, MS

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Instructor of Nursing. This is a nine-month faculty position for a traditional BSN program. The role requires individuals to teach students to become entry-level nurses with a bachelor's degree in nursing. The faculty member will need to understand the inner workings of a nursing program, including curricula, practice arenas, evaluations, and outcomes. Responsibilities include facilitating students' achievement of course objectives, preparing them for progression through the program, and working closely with coordinators to ensure curriculum standards and quality are met and maintained.

Requirements

• Competent practitioner of nursing with minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse (RN).
• Hold a Master of Science in Nursing Degree.
• Hold an unencumbered Mississippi RN license.
• Satisfy all clinical requirements of affiliated agencies including a criminal background check clearance.
• Evidence of ten (10) continuing education units annually.
• Comply with clinical agency policies and procedures.
• Complete all required clinical agency training such as orientation, electronic health records (EHR), HIPAA, medication administration, etc.
• 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.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.
• The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of formal (nursing) instructional experience in a higher degree program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses assigned.
• Adhere to class and clinical schedules.
• Develop and maintain syllabi, lesson plans, calendars, etc. for each course taught.
• Communicate any concerns or issues to the course, clinical, and/or program coordinator including 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 assure availability to students for support including advisement, exam review, required remediation, and summative evaluations.
• Collaborate with the course, clinical, and program coordinators to plan, implement, and evaluate each assigned course to maintain quality and effectiveness.
• Direct and/or indirect clinical supervision of students enrolled in the nursing program of study.
• Attend scheduled meetings as related to course, clinical, program, school, college, and/or university.
• Participate in service opportunities on and off campus that impact the university, profession, and/or local communities.
• Participate in the shared governance of the university, college, and school through assorted opportunities for engagement on and off campus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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