Nursing Faculty

Covista•Nashville, TN

4d•$53,521 - $96,737

About The Position

Chamberlain University seeks Nursing Faculty to provide high-quality nursing education in classroom, online, and clinical settings, including flexible evening and weekend classes. The role combines teaching, student evaluation and mentoring with committee participation, professional service, and scholarship aligned with Chamberlain’s mission. Faculty teach in formats such as classroom, online, clinical, laboratory, and simulation courses; contribute to curriculum and teaching materials; and help students connect theory with safe, ethical, and professional practice. Faculty also support students and new faculty, maintain their professional and teaching skills, and use technology and evidence-based approaches to improve learning outcomes.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the teaching profession.
At least 2 years of professional experience in a profession related to the teaching discipline.
Excellent communication skills, initiative, and prudent judgment.
Technological expertise with learning management systems, simulation equipment, and online platforms, with increasing ability to work with AI.
Ability to create engaging learning environments and demonstrate strong conflict management skills.
Ability to collaborate across faculty, the Extended Service Team, and clinical partners.
Emotional and social intelligence to recognize student needs, respond with empathy, and create a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
Maintain current regulatory and practice credentials when appropriate to the assignment.
For clinical-setting work, meet applicable faculty compliance requirements; education and experience must align with state regulations.
Be experientially prepared to teach assigned courses.
Demonstrate scholarship congruent with the level of rank; scholarship must be made public, open to critical review and evaluation by knowledgeable peers, and accessible for exchange and use by others.
For Instructor Faculty, demonstrate at least one example in one of these areas: Scholarship of Discovery, Scholarship of Integration, Scholarship of Practice/Application, or Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
Maintain appropriate, active, unencumbered licensure or certification as required to work professionally in the discipline.
Meet any additional state-specific requirements applicable to the teaching specialty.

Nice To Haves

PhD in a field appropriate to the teaching profession.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned nursing courses in classroom, online, clinical, laboratory, and simulation formats using engaging, evidence-based methods and technology.
Provide input to and implement course curricula and teaching materials.
Identify individual student needs and foster relationships that support learning success.
Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback and remediation as needed.
Lead clinical learning or partner with faculty leading laboratory activities, connecting theory to practice and supporting safe, ethical, and professional practice.
Contribute to the university community through professional service, including committees, graduation, and program evaluation.
Provide guidance, coaching, and support to students and new faculty.
Engage in scholarly activities related to teaching and nursing practice, including researching, applying, and disseminating new knowledge.
Maintain subject matter expertise and teaching skills through ongoing professional development.
Understand and enforce student policies, including policies on exams, late assignments, and attendance, and stay current with changes.
Use feedback, initiatives, and data to continuously improve student outcomes.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and build effective teams in a matrixed environment.
Demonstrate ethical practice, accountability, and Chamberlain’s culture, values, and leadership behaviors.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.