Nursing Instructor

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN); Maryville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO seeks a nursing faculty member to teach in the BSN program. The role requires delivering classroom and clinical instruction, engaging students, and maintaining academic rigor with a focus on clinical competence and professional nursing practice.

The position emphasizes on-campus presence, 24-26 credit hours of teaching, and ongoing scholarly and service activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver classroom and clinical instruction effectively.
• Engage students and ensure academic rigor.
• Promote development of clinical competency and professional nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach on-ground nursing courses (24-26 credit hours) including lecture, lab, and practicum.
• Develop and revise syllabi and materials for in-person, online, and clinical delivery.
• Advise students and participate in program policy development.
• Ensure course materials align with program outcomes and accreditation standards.

Job description

Description
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full-time, 9 month contract, tenure track available with doctorate degreePRIMARY DUTY: This nursing faculty member will work directly with the Director of Nursing and other nursing colleagues to teach courses in the traditional, on-ground Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The position requires the ability to deliver classroom and clinical instruction effectively, actively engaging students, ensuring academic rigor, and promoting the development of clinical competency and professional nursing practice. Specific teaching assignments, including lecture, laboratory, and clinical practicum courses, will be determined based on the candidate's expertise and education. This faculty member is expected to maintain a regular on-campus presence.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Teach on-ground nursing courses as assigned (24-26 credit hours), including didactic lecture, skills laboratory, and clinical practicum courses.Develop and revise course syllabi, lesson plans, and associated materials for effective in-person, online, and clinical delivery.Utilize and manage classroom technologies, simulation equipment, clinical learning tools, and the course management system to support student learning; faculty involved in clinical simulation will maintain documented ongoing professional development in simulation.Ensure continuous improvement of instruction through the identification and implementation of best practices, including ongoing systematic development, implementation, and evaluation of the total program in relation to its stated philosophy, mission, and graduate competencies.Advise and provide academic guidance to students in the nursing programs.Model effective oral and written communication that engages students, provides clarity, and improves student learning.Attend regular meetings with the program director, faculty, and staff; participate in the development of program and institutional policies and decision-making.Ensure the content of course materials corresponds with the course and program learning outcomes.Assist the program leadership in program curriculum revisions and evaluation to ensure compliance with the Missouri Nursing Practice Act and Minimum Standards, the Missouri Department of Higher Education, the Higher Learning Commission, and applicable accrediting agencies.Develop effective relationships with faculty, students, and partner agencies.Ensure that student records are gathered and maintained as required and in a manner that ensures confidentiality and FERPA compliance.Assist in the identification and the recommendation of faculty. Engage in scholarly activity in a manner consistent with expectations described in faculty handbook.Engage in service activities in a manner consistent with expectations described in faculty handbook. Assist with vaccine administration, screenings, medical testing, contact tracing, and other forms of preventative care and community health initiatives provided through the university to t
Posted On 11/6/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution Northwest Missouri State University - Maryville, MO Job Location Maryville, MO