MS Nursing Instructor

California State University • Allen, TX

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About The Position

The MS Nursing Lecturer plans, develops, and teaches graduate MSN and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) classes online, in clinical settings, and in the campus skills lab. The role includes teaching and office hours, maintaining accurate student records and clinical grades, coordinating clinical instruction with faculty and student experiences with clinical personnel, and maintaining communications between the University and clinical agencies. The lecturer also participates in curriculum development and revision, CCNE and BRN accreditation activities, program review and evaluation, and ongoing efforts to maintain instructional and subject-matter excellence through recent clinical experience and professional development. Assignments may include day, evening, and weekend classes or clinical labs.

The position is within CSU Channel Islands’ MS Nursing program. The University emphasizes student-centered, inclusive education and is committed to supporting faculty in a collaborative community focused on equitable teaching and learning. Applicants should be prepared to engage a diverse student population and mentor students, particularly Latinx, Black/African American, American Indian, and Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander students.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing or higher from an accredited college or university, including courses in nursing education.
• Leadership in teaching graduate-level nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner content, as well as teaching and evaluating student learning outcomes.
• Current, active California RN license.
• Current, active California FNP license.
• National FNP certification.
• At least one year of experience teaching FNP-related courses or a course that includes practice in teaching nursing.
• At least two years of continuous full-time direct patient care practice as an FNP within the last three years, or eligibility for approval by the Board of Registered Nurses to teach FNP nursing.
• Ability and commitment to work effectively with and engage a diverse student population, including mentoring minoritized students, with special focus on Latinx, Black/African American, American Indian, and Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander students.
• Ability to engage a broad student population and provide mentorship that supports academic success.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Flexibility in teaching assignments.
• Experience using multiple teaching modalities with a multicultural learner population.
• Willingness to teach evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and teach graduate MSN and FNP classes online, in clinical settings, and in the campus skills lab.
• Hold office hours and carry out teaching responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate student records and clinical grades.
• Coordinate clinical instruction with other faculty.
• Coordinate student clinical experiences with clinical personnel.
• Maintain communications between the University and clinical agencies.
• Participate in curriculum development and revision.
• Participate in CCNE and BRN accreditation activities, including program review and evaluation.
• Remain current in subject matter and effective instructional techniques through recent clinical experience and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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