Full-time Faculty BSN Program, College of Health Sciences

Lipscomb University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lipscomb University seeks a Full-Time Nursing Faculty member for the BSN program in the College of Health Sciences. The position is on-campus, including didactic, laboratory, and clinical responsibilities, and may involve teaching in traditional and ABSN options leading to the BSN degree.

The successful candidate will engage students with thoughtful feedback, manage a 24-credit-hour teaching load, and collaborate with the Executive Nursing Leadership Team on curriculum, assessment, and program

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master of Science in Nursing and be eligible for Tennessee nursing licensure.
• Active unencumbered Tennessee nursing license.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
• At least 1 year of full-time nursing education experience; online teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and create a nourishing teaching environment.
• Provide mentoring, advisement, and references to students.
• Evaluate student performance with timely feedback and maintain confidential records.
• Contribute to curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes and policies.
• Engage in professional development and scholarship to strengthen teaching and practice.

Skills

Two years nursing experience

Online teaching experience

Mentoring and advising

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Doctorate in Nursing or related field preferred

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Full-time Faculty BSN Program, College of Health Sciences

Job Category: Faculty

Requisition Number: FULLT003211

• Posted : August 4, 2026
• Full-Time

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Description

The Full-Time Nursing Faculty position for the BSN Program is an on-campus position (including didactic, laboratory, and clinical responsibilities), requiring various on-site and/or virtual obligations. This position may include teaching in various programmatic options (traditional and/or ABSN) leading to the BSN degree. The faculty will facilitate the learning experience for the students by: engaging students in rich discussions; providing timely, relevant, clear feedback; analyzing and evaluating student performance; as well as encouraging, mentoring, and coaching students throughout the program.

Required minimum qualifications:

• Must hold a Master of Science in Nursing degree (Doctorate in Nursing or related field preferred)
• Must have an active unencumbered Nursing license in the state of Tennessee
• Minimum of two years of Nursing experience
• At least 1 year of full-time nursing education experience highly preferred; preference given to candidates with online teaching experience
• Strong technical skills highly preferred [able to utilize and learn current Learning Management System (LMS), Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, & PowerPoint), and various other technology-based delivery systems]

Responsibilities/Functions:

1. Facilitate learning

• Create a nourishing teaching and learning environment
• Assume total responsibility for teaching assignment in close cooperation with other faculty and the Executive Nursing Leadership Team.
• Select learning activities, audiovisual materials, textbooks, library references, computer software and other course materials to facilitate student learning.
• Maintain 24 credit hour teaching load throughout the academic year; 6 credit hour teaching load during the summer

2. Facilitate learner development and socialization

• Orient students to the course and online learning, the current LMS, and other necessary online learning modalities
• Report to Executive Nursing Leadership Team all incidents related to students in the classroom and/or clinical area
• Keep Executive Nursing Leadership Team informed as to progress and serious problems of students
• Assist in student recruitment and admission activities as designated by the Executive Nursing Leadership Team
• Participate in student career development by providing advisement, mentoring, and references

3. Use assessment and evaluation strategies

• Evaluate students and provide feedback in a fair, consistent and timely manner
• Maintain up-to-date files on all details of the portion of the teaching program delegated to him/her. File remains a part of the School of Nursing on termination of contract
• Maintain confidential student records

4. Participate in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes

• Assist in the process of evaluation of student learning outcomes and program outcomes and the accreditation process as needed
• Participate in development, maintenance, and evaluation of curriculum and program policies as needed

5. Pursue systematic self-evaluation and improvement in the academic nurse
educator role

• Maintain clinical relevance in area of expertise through practice, continuing education, and/or professional development
• Participate in professional development activities to build skill set in the role of the academician and nurse educator
• Serve as a resource person and role model for students, staff, and other faculty
• Complete program and university self-evaluations annually or as requested

6. Function as a change agent and leader

• Serve on School of Nursing, College, and University Committees as appropriate and/or appointed by the Executive Director of the School of Nursing, and/or the Vice Provost of Health Affairs
• Participate in service activities to the school of nursing, the university, and the community
• Participate in special projects and programs that assist with marketing and recruitment for the ABSN program

7. Engage in scholarship of teaching

• Collaborate with other departments and/or colleges within the University as needed
• Maintain clinical relevance in area of expertise through practice, continuing education, and/or professional development
• Participate in professional development activities to build skill set in the role of the academician and nurse educator

8. Function effectively within the organizational environment and academic
community

• Accept and uphold the mission and philosophy of the University and the School of Nursing.
• Participate in commencement activities in December and/or May per the University’s Faculty Handbook
• Carry out other assignments as requested by Executive Nursing Leadership Team

Evaluated Annually by: Executive Nursing Leadership Team

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better in Nursing.

Preferred

Doctorate or better in Nursing or related field.

Experience

Required

Must have an active unencumbered Nursing license in the state of Tennessee Minimum of two years of Nursing experience At least 1 year of full-time nursing education experience highly preferred; preferencegiven to candidates with online teaching experience Strong technical skills highly preferred [able to utilize and learn current LearningManagement System (LMS), Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, &PowerPoint), and various other technology-based delivery systems]

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