(FT) Assistant Professor, Nursing

Atlantic Corporation; Mays Landing (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Cape Community College seeks a full‑time Nursing Faculty member to lead teaching and clinical instruction across core nursing courses and clinical sites. The role emphasizes curriculum development, student evaluation, and alignment with accreditation and national standards.

The instructor will mentor part‑time faculty, maintain current nursing practice knowledge, and participate in committee work to support ongoing program accreditation and student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or higher required.
• Active RN license in New Jersey.
• Experience in nursing education is essential.
• Experience with accreditation processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, evaluates and revises the nursing program curriculum to meet accreditation requirements and national nursing standards.
• Teaches and coordinates nursing program activities, including classroom and clinical instruction, skill/simulation labs, and site reviews for clinical practice.
• Maintains competency through continuing education to stay current in nursing theory and practice.
• Mentors part-time nursing faculty and serves as a role model for students.
• Evaluates nursing students in classroom and clinical settings and provides progression recommendations.

Skills

Nursing education

Teaching ability

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

RN license (New Jersey)

Master's in Nursing Education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Faculty members are primarily teachers and are responsible for the preparation and implementation of assigned courses. The college expects faculty members to expend about three-quarters of their time in teaching responsibilities.

• Develops, implements, evaluates and revises the nursing program curriculum in accordance with accreditation requirements and national nursing standards.
• Teaches and coordinates activities related to the nursing program, including classroom and clinical instruction including the skill laboratory, simulation lab, and clinical practice sites. Participates in reviewing and instituting new nursing sites for clinical practice.
• Maintains competency in all designated teaching areas by participating in continuing education programs to maintain expertise in nursing theory and practice.
• Maintains a professional attitude as an individual and as a faculty member. Mentors part-time nursing faculty. Serves as a role model for nursing students.
• Evaluates nursing students in both the classroom and the clinical areas and provides recommendations on progression and retention.
• Maintains office hours as per the faculty contract for student consultation at times convenient to students. Advises nursing program students and college-wide nursing and allied health students on course selection and progression. Provides professional and academic assistance to nursing program-assigned advisees.
• Participates in college, department, and nursing faculty committee meetings.Accepts contributory and leadership roles in committee service. Fulfills duties and responsibilities as required for the ongoing maintenance of state and national program accreditation.
• Participates in the recruitment and retention of nursing and health science students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

• Master's degree in Nursing
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey
• Master's degree in Nursing Education preferred

Experience:

• Minimum two years of clinical experience caring for adult clients
• Minimum two years of teaching experience preferred
• Experience with the program accreditation process preferred
• Psychiatric or behavioral health experience is preferred

Competencies and Skills Required:

• Ability to teach in all areas of nursing
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Terms of Employment

• Position requires flexible scheduling to include teaching day, evening, and weekend sections at any Atlantic Cape location.