Instructor of Nursing

Louisiana State University•Eunice, LA

8d•$68,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-site, 12-month faculty position in the Evening-Weekend Nursing Program, located on the Eunice and Lafayette, Louisiana campuses. Under the direction of the Nursing Program Director, the Instructor of Nursing teaches across the curriculum and supports classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulated clinical instruction. The role includes advising students, grading, preparing courses and examinations, supervising clinical and laboratory experiences, and evaluating student achievement of program outcomes. Faculty work to ensure compliance with Louisiana State Board of Nursing requirements, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing standards, and other professional guidelines. The instructor develops and facilitates learning experiences, evaluates student performance and course outcomes, contributes to curriculum and program assessment, and supports students’ academic and professional development. The role also involves maintaining faculty qualifications and licensure, participating in program and university committees, recruitment and orientation activities, budget planning, and community engagement. Travel to and from hospital clinical environments is required; travel reimbursement is provided in accordance with university policies.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited academic institution.
At least 3 years of experience.
Active, unencumbered nursing license in Louisiana; clinical experience as a registered nurse.
Nursing license: active, unencumbered license in the State of Louisiana.
CPR certification, Basic Cardiac Life Support card.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. or Doctorate in Nursing Practice or Ph.D. in Nursing from a regionally accredited academic institution.
At least 5 years of experience.
Active, unencumbered Louisiana nursing license and clinical experience as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

Develop classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulated clinical experiences that implement the Evening-Weekend Nursing Program curriculum.
Facilitate learning across the nursing curriculum, maintain a productive learning environment, use varied teaching methods, and provide opportunities for active student participation.
Conduct laboratory experiences and supervise students in clinical settings, including coordinating clinical orientations, assigning students, collaborating with clinical staff, and holding conferences with students.
Monitor and evaluate student progress, provide timely verbal and written feedback, and communicate issues involving students or clinical sites to the Nursing Program Director and semester coordinator.
Maintain evidence of faculty qualifications, current nursing licensure or privilege to practice, healthcare requirements, and educational credentials.
Meet assigned teaching commitments, arrange class coverage when needed, model professional behavior, and teach across assigned campuses and semesters.
Participate in faculty recruitment, interviewing, orientation, course syllabus and calendar development, clinical orientation, and faculty workload activities.
Develop, implement, facilitate, and analyze program, course, and student learning assessments.
Support compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, Louisiana State Board of Nursing requirements, ACEN regulations, and other applicable regulations; communicate nursing and university policies accurately.
Participate in systematic program evaluation, policy and curriculum revision, faculty committees, and annual nursing program budget planning.
Participate in selecting and implementing educational resources such as textbooks, audiovisual programs, software, and simulations.
Identify and advocate for student services; orient and advise students; assist with scheduling and academic and personal development; create remediation plans; and implement the Student Improvement Plan process.
Serve on university committees as appointed and maintain community relationships responsive to community and employer needs.
Evaluate didactic, laboratory, clinical, and simulated clinical courses and student performance, including laboratory performance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursing Program Director.