Instructor

Chamberlain University; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 53,520 - 93,918; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

A regional university focused on healthcare education is seeking a qualified individual to teach nursing courses in both online and classroom settings. The candidate will engage in student evaluation, curriculum development, and academic mentoring. They must possess a Master’s degree in nursing, excellent communication skills, and at least two years of clinical experience. This role offers flexibility with daytime and evening/weekend program options, contributing to a collaborative learning environment for diverse healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience working in a clinical setting.
• Excellent communication and conflict management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned nursing courses and create engaging learning experiences.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback.
• Engage in scholarly activities related to nursing practice.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Technological expertise

Conflict management skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Tools

Learning management systems

Simulation equipment

Online platforms

Job description

Chamberlain University has a 130‑year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 locations and online post‑licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Adtalem Global Education, at www.chamberlain.edu. Chamberlain Care® is the guiding principle we provide to each other and to our students to help our students achieve their goals, reach their dreams and impact healthcare at a national level. If you’re ready to live Chamberlain Care®, we invite you to apply today.

Job Description

Shape the next generation of healthcare providers through high‑quality nursing education in classroom, online, and clinical settings, including through flexible evening and weekend classes. This role includes teaching, student evaluation, professional mentoring, committee participation, and engagement in service and scholarship activities aligned with Chamberlain’s mission.

We are looking for candidates with flexibility to teach in either our Daytime program (Monday‑Friday 9‑5) or our Evening/Weekend program (Monday‑Friday 1‑9 pm and Saturdays 8 am‑4 pm).

Position Overview

• Teach assigned nursing courses (e.g., classroom, online, clinical, lab, simulation), creating engaging learning experiences, using technology and evidence‑based methods.
• Provide input to and implement course curriculum and teaching materials.
• Keep students first, know your students, identify individual needs, and foster relationships that support learning success.
• Evaluate student performance; provide feedback and remediation as needed.
• Lead clinical learning (clinicals, labs, simulation) or partner with Faculty that is leading labs; ensure students are practice‑ready by connecting theory to practice and supporting safe, ethical, and professional practice.
• Contribute to the CU community through professional services (to include 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 such as researching, applying, and disseminating new knowledge.
• Maintain subject matter and teaching skills through ongoing professional development.
• Follow, understand, and enforce policies related to students (exams, late assignments, attendance, etc.) and stay up to date with changes.

Key behaviors tied to success in this role

• Anticipate and respond to student needs; empower faculty and academic leaders to create solutions that remove barriers to success.
• Connect daily work to our vision and strategy at Chamberlain for your hierarchy.
• Seek feedback, implement new initiatives in alignment with the strategy, and use data to continuously improve student outcomes.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders and build high‑performing teams to deliver strong results in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrate ethical practice, take accountability for individual and team success, and celebrate successes.

What success looks like in your role

• Students achieve strong outcomes including NCLEX, KAM, and other program success indicators.
• Students are engaged and satisfied, as reflected in course evaluations and NPS feedback.
• All work meets licensure and regulatory requirements.
• Grading and feedback are accurate per the rubric, timely, constructive, and high quality.
• Technology, data, and AI tools are used effectively to improve teaching and learning outcome.
• Faculty contribute to professional service and scholarship.
• Faculty consistently demonstrate Chamberlain’s culture, values, and leadership behaviors.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Excellent communication skills along with a high level of initiative and prudent judgment.
• Technological expertise with learning management systems, simulation equipment, and online platforms, increasingly ability to work with AI.
• Create engaging learning environments and exhibit strong conflict management skills.
• Collaborating across faculty, Extended Service Team, and clinical partners.
• Emotional and social intelligence to recognize student needs, respond with empathy, and create a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
• Please see state‑specific addendum for any additional requirements that may be needed to teach within your designated specialty (link to Online Faculty Licensure Requirements Document).
• Maintain current regulatory and practice credentials, when appropriate, based on assignment.
• For those working within the clinical setting, additional compliance requirements are needed and those requirements are located in the faculty compliance packet. Education and experience must align with regulations in the state.
• Experientially prepared to teach assigned courses.

Scholarship Requirements

Demonstrates scholarship congruent with the level of rank. Activities that would be considered as scholarship have three characteristics. Scholarship must be: 1) made public, 2) open to critical review and evaluation by knowledgeable peers, and 3) accessible for exchange and use by others.

The Faculty member is required to demonstrate at least one example within one of the four following focus areas of professional development and scholarship (detailed examples of each rank are outlined in the faculty handbook for reference): Scholarship of Discovery, Scholarship of Integration, Scholarship of Practice/Application, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

Teaching Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience working in a clinical setting.
• Experientially prepared to teach assigned courses.
• Education and experience must align with regulations in the state. Complies with the rules and regulations of state authorization agencies, which may include the higher education board and/or licensing board in multiple states.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $53,520.9 and $93,918.96. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job‑related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match.
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation