Instructor of Nursing

Ball State University; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as an Instructor of Nursing, where you will inspire and educate future nursing professionals. This part-time, on-site role welcomes Master’s-prepared RNs with clinical experience in pediatrics, maternal/child, community nursing, or behavioral health. You will engage students in various learning environments, from classrooms to clinical settings, while fostering an inclusive and collaborative atmosphere. With a commitment to student success, you will play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of nurses. If you are passionate about nursing education and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Affordable Healthcare

Retirement

Tuition Remission

Qualifications

• Master's-prepared RN with clinical experience required.
• Ability to integrate technology in nursing education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach in classroom, clinical, and simulation environments.
• Engage in pre-planning and grading activities.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Technology Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Doctorate in Nursing

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

RN licensure documentation must contain applicant’s name, license number, and current license expiration date. Documentation must be a copy, scan, or screenshot from an authoritative source.

Position Title: Instructor of Nursing

About this Opportunity: The School of Nursing welcomes Master’s-prepared RN applicants with clinical experience for part-time, in-person/on-site adjunct faculty positions. Work assignments, days, times, and locations vary.

About Ball State University: Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one’s home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.

Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusiveness. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.

Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.

Benefits and Community: Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.

• Affordable Healthcare
• Retirement
• Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)

The School of Nursing welcomes Master’s-prepared RNs with clinical specialty experience in pediatrics, maternal/child, community nursing, and/or behavioral health to apply for part-time, adjunct faculty positions in our Baccalaureate program. Work assignments, days, times, and locations vary but will involve some in-person, on-campus obligations and are not online/remote opportunities.

Faculty responsibilities include teaching in classroom, clinical, and/or simulation environments. The position includes pre-planning and post-semester grading periods and may be renewed based on the needs of the program, satisfactory student evaluations, and recommendations from course faculty.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university;
• Earned master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university by date of appointment;
• Clinical nursing experience in area of teaching;
• Ability to adapt to, learn, use, and integrate technology – including new and/or unfamiliar technology – in nursing education;
• Excellent organizational, and written and oral interpersonal communication skills.

Authorization to work in the US: Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience in higher education.
• Experience as a clinical educator.
• Earned doctorate in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Current clinical practice as an NP.
• Demonstrated knowledge, competence, and experience in an advanced nursing practice role.

Required Certifications/Licensures: Current unencumbered State of Indiana Registered Nurse License by date of appointment.

Pre-Employment Screening: Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.

Position Title(s) Supervised: None.

EEO Statement: Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Department: School of Nursing:900020

Posting Number: 202501454F

Number of Vacancies: Varies

Desired Start Date: 08/15/2025

Position End Date: 12/12/2025

Posting Date: 04/23/2025

Applications Accepted Through Date: 07/21/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Information regarding transcripts: The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Special Instructions Summary: RN licensure documentation must contain applicant’s name, license number, and current license expiration date. Documentation must be a copy, scan, or screenshot from an authoritative source.

Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter: In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you hold a baccalaureate degree in Nursing? (If not, please note that you do not qualify for this position.)
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you hold, or will you hold by the date of appointment, a Master's degree in Nursing? (If not, please note that you do not qualify for this position.)
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you hold a doctorate in nursing or a related field by the date of appointment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you aware that these are NOT online or remote positions but are, instead, in-person, on-site, on-campus, Muncie-based faculty positions that require a Master's degree in nursing and an active Indiana Registered Nurses license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you currently hold an active Indiana RN license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you willing to work with undergraduate students in a clinical setting, both on-campus and off?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have clinical experience in one or more of the following specialty areas: pediatrics, maternal/child, community nursing, and/or behavioral health? If so, please list all that apply.

  (Open Ended Question)