Nursing Faculty or Instructor Of Nursing

Columbia College of Missouri; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia College invites applications for a full-time Nursing faculty position at our Columbia, Missouri location, beginning January 2027. The role may be tenure track or non-tenure track, with teaching across Fundamentals, Health Assessment, and NCLEX Review among other courses.

The workload is the equivalent of 30 credit hours for a 12-month position or 24 credit hours for a 9-month position, with opportunities for professional development and service.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree with a major in Nursing for Instructor rank, non-tenure track, and an unencumbered Missouri registered nurse license or eligibility for licensure in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Teach Fundamentals, Health Assessment, Professional Nursing Practice, Pathophysiology, Leadership and Management, Medical-Surgical, and NCLEX Review.
• Teaching workload: 30 credit hours for a 12-month position or 24 credit hours for a 9-month position.
• Nursing faculty loads include didactic instruction, skills/simulation labs, and clinical instruction; faculty participate in service and professional development.

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Missouri RN license (or eligibility)

Job description

Assistant Professor or Instructor - Nursing

Department: Nursing Program

Location: Columbia, MO

Type: Academic - Faculty

Term: Tenure Track / Non-tenure Track

Proposed Start Date: Janurary 2027

Pay: 9 month contract $70,000 - $78,000

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UnitedStates; visa sponsorship is not available for thisposition.

Description

The Nursing Department at Columbia College invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Nursing at our Columbia, Missourilocation, beginning Janurary 2027. The College offers 14-monthAssociate of Science in Nursing and 2-year Bachelor of Science inNursing programs of study, preparing nearly 100 graduates a year tosit for the RN licensure exam. The Department also delivers anonline RN-BSN degree. The associate's program has ACENaccreditation and the baccalaureate programs are accredited withCCNE. The Department boasts state-of-the-art facilities on maincampus Columbia, downtown Columbia, and Lake Ozark, MOlocations.

Teaching responsibilities may include courses in Fundamentals,Health Assessment, Professional Nursing Practice, Pathophysiology,Leadership and Management, Medical-Surgical, and NCLEX Review. Coverage of other/additional Nursing theory and practice coursesmay be assigned according to individual qualifications anddepartmental need.

The teaching workload is equivalent of 30 credit hours for a12-month position or 24 credit hours for a 9-month position. Nursing faculty members commonly teach a combination of 16-week BSNand 16-week ASN courses. Nursing faculty loads are mostly composedof didactic instruction, with some skills and simulationlaboratories, and clinical instruction coverage, as needed. Teaching, service, and professional development are requiredaspects of the position. Strong interpersonal skills,cross-cultural sensitivity, and demonstrated potential tocontribute positively to a college community are expected. Fundingfor conference attendance and other professional developmentactivities is provided on an annual basis. Competitive salary iscommensurate with credentials and experience.

Departmental service responsibilities of faculty include, but isnot limited to, admission and recruiting events, academic advising,curriculum development, academic assessment, and collaborationacross instructional venues. Faculty are expected to participate inthe Faculty Association and its committees and to supportco-curricular activities. Occasional afternoon, evening, or weekendcommitments are to be expected.

The Nursing Department consists of full-time and part-time facultyand staff. ASN cohorts of up to 32 students are accepted twice ayear and a BSN cohort of up to 40 students is admitted annually atthe Columbia location.

Faculty members are mandated to participate actively in financialmatters, highlighting the significance of their input andcontributions to the budgetary processes. This expectationunderscores the faculty's integral role in shaping and influencingthe financial aspects of the academic department. It reinforces acollaborative approach, ensuring that faculty members are activelyengaged in decisions related to budget planning and resourceallocation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree with a major inNursing, for Instructor rank, non-tenure track, and an unencumberedMissouri registered nurse license or eligibility for licensure inMissouri.

Preferred Qualifications

• A relevant doctoral degree would qualify the successful candidatefor tenure-track Assistant Professor rank.
• Current workplaceexperience in an associated field and /or college teachingexperience are highly desired.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements describedhere are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions. Individuals seekingaccommodation should contact the Human Resources Department withoutdelay. While performing the duties of this job, the employee isregularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk, and hear.The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle orfeel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop,kneel, or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computerkeyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.

Work Conditions

The work environment conditions describedhere are representative of those an employee encounters whileperforming the essential functions of this job. While performingthe duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outsideweather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards andphysical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certainequipment. The noise level in the work environment is usuallymild.

This position is designated by the institution as a “CampusSecurity Authority” (CSA). As a CSA, you are required to report anyinformation you receive about crimes occurring on or near campus tothe Director of Campus Safety.

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.

Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined byemployment status. For more information please see https://www.ccis.edu/careers.

Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employeeexperience for all regardless of race, color, national origin,gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. Thecollege maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall,fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.

In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) andthe Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), the Department ofCampus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Securityand Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus andvenues nationwide.

Columbia College is required to distribute this information to allcurrent and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at 573-875-7495 for a printed copy. http://www.ccis.edu/offices/campussafety/reportsandstats.aspx