Instructor of Nursing

Ball State University; Muncie (IN); Vor Ort; USD 44.640 - 66.960; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A regional university in Indiana is seeking an Instructor of Nursing for part-time faculty positions. Candidates must have a Master's degree in nursing and clinical experience. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in various nursing specialties. The role involves teaching in classroom, clinical, and simulation environments. Applicants should hold a current State of Indiana RN License and be prepared for flexible work schedules. This position offers an engaging opportunity to contribute to nursing education.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Current unencumbered State of Indiana Registered Nurse License.

Aufgaben

• Teach in classroom, clinical, and/or simulation environments.
• Contribute to the professional life of the School of Nursing.
• Incorporate recent developments in nursing into teaching.

Kenntnisse

Clinical nursing experience

Effective communication

Technology integration in nursing education

Ausbildung

Master's degree in nursing

Earned doctorate in nursing or related field (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title:

Instructor of Nursing

Compensation:

$4,000 - $6,000 per course per semester

Department:

School of Nursing - Temp (Karrie Osborne

Start Date:

08/17/2026

About this opportunity:

The School of Nursing welcomes applications from Master's-prepared nurse educators with clinical experience for part‑time, adjunct faculty positions. Work assignments, modalities, days, times, and locations vary.

The School has clinical instructional opportunities for well-qualified nurse educators Tues. through Sun. - morning, afternoon, and evening - in our expanding undergraduate program.

Candidates must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Please note that applications will remain active for 1 year. Therefore, if you apply for this position, you may not hear from the department until there is a need to hire an instructor.

What you’ll do and what you’ll bring:

Description

Part‑time, contract faculty member with appropriate nursing specialization to teach in undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Work assignments, days, times, modalities, and locations vary. Faculty responsibilities include teaching in classroom, clinical, and/or simulation environments in baccalaureate courses for adult health, medical‑surgical, psychiatric mental health, pediatrics, critical care, childbearing families, and other courses as appropriate; and/or teaching in the Family Nurse Practitioner, Educator, and/or Administrator Track of the MS in Nursing program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach in classroom, clinical, and/or simulation environments in baccalaureate courses and/or teach in the online MS in Nursing program.
• Keep abreast of recent developments in nursing and incorporate into teaching.
• Actively contribute to the professional life of the School of Nursing, the College of Health, and Ball State University.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university by the date of appointment; AND
• Clinical nursing experience in area of teaching; AND
• Ability to communicate effectively; AND
• Ability to use and integrate technology in nursing education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in higher education;
• Earned doctorate in nursing or related field from an accredited college or university.

Required Certifications/Licensures

• Current unencumbered State of Indiana Registered Nurse License by date of appointment.
• National certification as an NP (if teaching in the FNP track of the MS program).

How to apply

Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below:

NOTE: Do not use the Autofill feature for resume.

REQUIRED:

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Contact information for 3 references
• Cover Letter - In your cover letter, please include the following information: Your interest in teaching in‑person, online, or both; Specific days and times, including weekends and evenings if applicable, you would be available to teach an in‑person clinical section.
• RN licensure documentation

Please bundle your documents into one document to ensure that you can include all required items.

OPTIONAL:

• Transcripts
• NP Certification

Please note that RN licensure documentation must contain applicant’s name, license number, and current license expiration date, and be a copy, scan, or screenshot from an authoritative source. Questions about the opportunity can be directed to [e-mail].