Instructor of Nursing

Tennessee Board of Regents; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Board of Regents seeks an Instructor of Nursing to develop and teach nursing courses at Walters State Community College, Morristown campus, with assignments across WSCC locations. The role emphasizes fundamentals, medical/surgical care, and collaboration with peers.

The position requires a Master’s degree in nursing, Tennessee licensure or eligibility, and at least three years of clinical experience, plus teaching ability and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
• Three years of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Current Tennessee nursing license or licensure eligible.
• Teaching experience with groups of individuals.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in nursing in classroom, lab and clinical settings.
• Prepare syllabi, materials and examinations; collaborate with peers.
• Participate in curriculum development, recruiting, advising and committees.
• Evaluate student learning and maintain class records.
• Advise nursing majors and establish clinical agency partnerships.
• Set goals for individuals and department; complete reporting as required.
• Provide instruction using technology-enabled and online distance formats.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Clinical nursing experience

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Title:

Instructor of Nursing

Hiring Salary Range:

$49, 052 - $58,996

Campus Location:

Walters State Community College - Morristown Campus (Employees are assigned to a “home” location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC locations.)

Job Purpose:

Develop and teach courses in the nursing discipline in classroom/laboratory/clinical settings.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and teach courses in the nursing discipline in classroom/laboratory/clinical settings with particular emphasis on fundamentals and medical/surgical nursing. Instruction in other specialty areas may be required. May teach large or small groups.
• Prepare course syllabi, course materials, and examinations. Collaborative teaching with a team of peers.
• Participate in student curriculum development, recruiting, student advising, departmental and divisional meetings, and college boards and committees as well as accreditation activities.
• Evaluate student learning and maintain class records.
• Advise nursing and health program majors.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with clinical agencies to facilitate student clinical learning experiences.
• Establish and complete goals and objectives for the individual and department.
• Assess educational outcome measures and complete academic reporting as required.
• Provide instruction in technology enhanced class settings including interactive streaming and online distance technology as well as instruction with simulation clinical equipment.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
  
• Minimum of three years recent clinical experience.
  
• Possess current license as a nurse in Tennessee (or be licensure eligible).
  
• Teaching experience with a group of individuals.
  
• Have ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with others.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in curriculum development is recommended.

Behavioral Core Competencies:

• Empowers and motivates students to learn effectively.
  
• Works effectively with other faculty and administrators within the department, the division, and the college to provide well-developed courses and programs of study.
  
• Is a team player and contributes to the department and the division with new ideas and approaches, and uses professional development opportunities to expand instructional vision.
  
• Inspires improvement to advance the College’s mission while preserving institutional principles and character; recognizes and rewards people whose actions support organizational change efforts.
  
• Considers the impact and efficiency of decisions prior to deciding on a specific course of action in deference to WSCC’s benefactors and supporters.
  

Leadership & Supervisory:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities, but is expected to participate as part of a team in conjunction with other Health Programs faculty.

Environment & Working Conditions:

Office environment is temperature controlled with occasional fluctuations, well lit, and free from loud noises and unnecessary interruptions. Exposure to disease could be potentially hazardous. Exposure to bodily fluids can occasionally occur.

Physical Demands (including requirements for travel or working nights/weekends/holidays):

• Large amounts of time spent looking at computer monitors could lead to some eye strain, stress, or headache issues.
• Repetitive stress injuries could occur.
• Travel to local areas may be required.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.

REQ#

505004

Posting Closes:

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Advertised:

21 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:

06 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time