Lecturer of Nursing (9-Month)

Nevada State University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match 19.25%

Sick leave 30 days

12 paid holidays

Educational benefits

Health insurance plans

Job summary

Nevada State University’s School of Nursing invites applications for two 9-Month Lecturer of Nursing positions to start Spring 2027. The roles involve teaching both lab/clinical and didactic courses, with emphasis on Caring Science and inclusive excellence.

We seek nurse educators committed to undergraduate teaching, student mentorship, and service on college-wide committees, with a strong background in nursing practice and evidence-based education.

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education.
• Three (3) years of direct patient care experience.
• Evidence of strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and working with undergraduate nursing students.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, an unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Nevada.
• Commitment to creating an academic environment that supports students while holding them accountable for meeting minimum expectations.
• Personal commitment to professional accountability and behaviors.
• Commitment to the promotion of Caring Science in every interaction with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year across two semesters.
• Teach upper-level courses in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
• Serve on departmental and college-wide committees.
• Conduct required weekly office hours.
• Be available to students, staff, and faculty.
• Student advising.
• Participate in college-wide events.
• Engage in scholarship of growth and development in accordance with expectations for promotion.
• Use experience as a nurse educator to act as a faculty resource.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Nursing.

Skills

Nursing education

Student mentoring

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Education

MSN from an accredited institution

Job description

Lecturer of Nursing (9-Month)

Nevada State University School of Nursing invites applications for two 9-Month Lecturer of Nursing position to start Spring 2027.

About the School of Nursing at Nevada State

We are seeking outstanding nurse educators to work alongside dedicated faculty and staff in a highly collegial, interdisciplinary environment based on Caring Science. In the School of Nursing, Caring Science is infused throughout the curriculum and influences how faculty, staff, and students interact to achieve the institutional teaching mission. As a faculty member, your primary teaching assignment may include both lab/clinical and/or didactic instruction, based upon operational needs.

About the institution

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year across two semesters.
• Teach upper-level courses in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
• Serve on departmental and college-wide committees.
• Conduct required weekly office hours.
• Be available to students, staff, and faculty.
• Student advising.
• Participate in college-wide events.
• Engage in scholarship of growth and development in accordance with expectations for promotion.
• Use experience as a nurse educator to act as a faculty resource.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Nursing.

Required Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education.
• Three (3) years of direct patient care experience.
• Evidence of strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and working with undergraduate nursing students.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, an unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Nevada.
• Commitment to creating an academic environment that supports students while holding them accountable for meeting minimum expectations.
• Personal commitment to professional accountability and behaviors.
• Commitment to the promotion of Caring Science in every interaction with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders.
• Highly effective oral communication, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Educator.
• Full-time experience teaching nursing at the BSN or higher degree level.
• Previous experience with higher education nursing curriculum and/or course development.
• Previous experience with accreditation (CCNE, CNEA, ACEN, or regional academic agencies).
• Experience with simulated learning in nursing education.
• Active participation in professional organizations.

Rank, Salary & Benefits

9-month. Non Tenure track. Budgeted salary for this position is $72,000. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Monday, August 17, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by August 16 for full consideration.

Exempt: Yes

Full-Time Equivalent: 100.0%

Posting Close Date: 12/31/2026

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.