Nursing Faculty - Las Vegas

Chamberlain University

Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 53,520 - 93,918

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k Retirement Program with 6% employer match

Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

A leading nursing education institution seeks passionate nurses to join its Las Vegas faculty team. The role involves teaching in various settings and contributing to committee work within nursing programs. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Nursing, professional licensure, and a minimum of 2 years clinical experience, ideally in pediatrics. The position offers a salary range of $53,520.9 to $93,918.96, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

Professional nurse licensure required.
Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics.
Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement curriculum through diverse teaching methods.
Develop and revise course materials annually.
Provide direct supervision of nursing students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Initiative

Judgment

Teaching passion

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about nursing education and eager to make a difference? Chamberlain University is looking for enthusiastic nurses to join our campus-based Las Vegas faculty team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to teach in various settings, while also contributing to committee work within our nursing programs. Your dedication to service, both within the University and the broader community, will be integral to your success. Currently, we are specifically looking for clinical experience in pediatrics. If you're ready to inspire the next generation of nurses and engage in scholarly activities, this position is perfect for you!

We need candidates with flexibility to teach in either our Daytime program (Monday - Friday 9-5) or our Evening/Weekend program, which includes the following hours of availability: Monday - Friday 1-9 pm and Saturdays 8am-4pm.

Responsibilities

Evidence-Based Teaching & Learning:

Program Outcomes: Implement the College’s philosophy, curriculum, and course objectives through diverse teaching methods, including classroom, online, and clinical settings.
Curricular Innovations: Develop and revise course materials annually, ensuring they meet the highest standards of educational excellence.
Autonomous Teaching: Take full responsibility for your teaching load, delivering high‑quality education independently.
Clinical Supervision: Monitor clinical agencies for suitability, plan clinical experiences, and provide direct and indirect supervision of nursing students.
Preceptor Coordination: Collaborate with clinical agencies and University departments to oversee and evaluate clinical preceptors and mentors.
Student Feedback & Remediation: Offer constructive feedback based on course outcomes and provide remediation as needed.
Communication: Keep students informed about agency and clinical policies, procedures, and expectations.

Professional Role Model:

Student Development: Serve as a positive role model, assisting students in their professional and social growth.
Faculty Leadership: Mentor new faculty members and lead by example in customer service, collaboration, communication, and professionalism.

Commitment to Professional Nursing:

Professional Activities: Engage in professional activities outside the University to stay current in the field.
Service Contributions: Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of University programs and philosophy.
Academic Advisement: Provide academic counseling and advisement to students, addressing potential and real concerns.
Policy Development: Contribute to the creation and evaluation of student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies.
Program Evaluation: Facilitate student and graduate evaluations of curriculum and teaching effectiveness.
Budget Recommendations: Offer insights on budgetary needs to program leaders.

Leadership & Scholarship:

Committee Work: Chair or serve on University committees and work groups, contributing to accreditation preparation and continuous quality improvement.
Course Coordination: Act as course coordinator, lead, or Subject Matter Expert (SME), documenting actions taken in faculty and committee meetings.
Scholarly Teaching: Demonstrate scholarship through teaching, discovery, application, or integration, keeping course materials current and evidence‑based.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Nursing*
Professional nurse licensure required
Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience working in a clinical setting, ideally in pediatrics
Prior teaching experience preferred with passion for teaching and openness to teaching a variety of courses
Experientially prepared to teach assigned courses
Maintain current regulatory and practice credentials, when appropriate, based on assignment
Excellent communication skills along with a high level of initiative and prudent judgment
Scholarship Requirements: Demonstrates scholarship congruent with the level of rank

*Education and experience must align with regulations in the state and comply 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 following benefits.