Clinical Assistant Professor or Lecturer

Indiana University Northwest; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor or Lecturer to join its School of Nursing. This full-time role focuses on teaching both didactic and clinical nursing courses, emphasizing community health and diverse populations. Candidates will engage in curricular development, mentoring, and community service, contributing to a vibrant academic environment. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with dedicated faculty members. If you are passionate about nursing education and committed to making a difference, this role is an exciting opportunity to further your career in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing required, with teaching experience preferred.
• Experience in clinical practice and knowledge of simulation technology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate nursing courses and assist with curricular development.
• Mentor students and engage in community service and research activities.

Skills

Clinical Practice Experience

Knowledge of Simulation Medical High-Fidelity Simulators

Teaching Experience

Experience with Diverse Populations

Education

Graduate Degree in Nursing

DNP/PhD

Tools

Microsoft 0365

Python

HTML

WordPress

Job description

College of Health and Human Services

Indiana University Northwest

School of Nursing Program

Position Description Clinical Assistant Professor or Lecturer

The Clinical Assistant Professor/Lecturer is a full-time, 10-month faculty position that is focused on teaching undergraduate didactic and clinical nursing courses (at area healthcare centers) with a focus on nursing care delivery for diverse populations (with a focus on community health, maternal child, or pediatric groups). Key working relationships include those with other faculty members, as well as with adjunct faculty/preceptors who administer clinical education at the clinical affiliates. The position is a 10-month/year, clinical, non-tenure track, academic position in the School of Nursing, which is part of the College of Health and Human Services at Indiana University Northwest. This position reports to the Director of the School of Nursing and includes service responsibilities, which may involve participation at the department, division, campus, and/or community level.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Responsibilities for the position will include teaching undergraduate/graduate didactic and clinical nursing courses; assisting with curricular development, implementation, and evaluation; mentoring to students; community service/shared governance activities; as well as conducting independent and/or collaborative research (required for tenure-track position; encouraged in other ranks).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Rank dependent upon educational preparation, experience, and preference

· Current clinical practice experience

· Knowledge of simulation medical high-fidelity simulators and systems (e.g., Laerdal and Gaumard)

· General knowledge of servers, databases, and web applications (e.g., Microsoft 0365, Python, HTML, and WordPress)

Required Qualifications · Graduate degree in nursing · Licensed in the state of Indiana or eligible for endorsement Preferred Qualifications · Previous teaching experience · Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or equivalent

· Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)

· DNP/PhD

· Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

· Experience working with diverse populations (with a focus on community health, maternal child, or pediatric groups)

ABOUT INDIANA UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST

One of seven campuses of Indiana University, IU Northwest is located in metropolitan Northwest Indiana, approximately 30 miles southeast of Chicago and 10 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. The campus has a diverse student population of approximately 3,500 degree-seeking students and 1,800 dual-credit students and has been recognized by the Department of Education as a minority and Hispanic serving institution. The campus offers Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and Human Services, the School of Business and Economics, the School of the Arts, and the School of Education. The campus is also host to IU School of Medicine-Northwest-Gary, the region’s only four-year medical doctorate program. As a student-centered campus, IU Northwest is committed to academic excellence characterized by a love of ideas and achievement in learning, discovery, creativity, research, and community engagement.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Department Contact for Questions:

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Kevin McElmurry PhD, Associate Professor, 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408, [phone], [e-mail]

Salary and Rank: Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

Special Instructions:

Interested candidates should review and complete the online application that requires uploading curriculum vitae; letter of application; statement of teaching philosophy; and list of three references with contact information to include mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone numbers for the

· Clinical Assistant Professor at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/29105

· Lecturer at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/29106

The Clinical Track Nursing Faculty Position is linked to the Lecturer Nursing Faculty Position. We encourage you to apply for both positions.

Review date begins April 21, 2025 (Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee).

Final date: May 5, 2025: Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.