Nursing Instructor #2708

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks a nursing faculty member to deliver high‑quality instruction across classroom, lab and clinical settings. You will design and update courses, align content with accreditation standards, and support student success in a student‑centered environment.

You will evaluate student progress, maintain records, and collaborate on curriculum development, program growth, and college service activities.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-service orientation and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Teach nursing courses in classroom, lab, and clinical settings using effective instructional practices that promote student learning and engagement.
• Develop, review, and update course materials, syllabi, and instructional content aligned with program outcomes, accreditation standards, and best practices in nursing education.
• Evaluate student performance, provide timely feedback, advise students on academic progress, and support student retention and success.
• Maintain accurate academic records, submit required reports, and ensure compliance with institutional policies and accrediting and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in program development, curriculum improvement, student recruitment, and collaborate with faculty and college departments.
• Engage in professional development, committee work, college service activities, and perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Nursing Department Head, this position serves as a key faculty resource in preparing students for entry into the nursing profession. This role operates in a student-centered academic environment and is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, supporting student success, and maintaining curriculum standards. The position exercises independent judgment in course design and instruction while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and college policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach nursing courses in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings using effective instructional practices that promote student learning and engagement.
• Develop, review, and update course materials, syllabi, and instructional content aligned with program outcomes, accreditation standards, and best practices in nursing education.
• Evaluate student performance, provide timely feedback, advise students on academic progress, and support student retention and success.
• Maintain accurate academic records, submit required reports, and ensure compliance with institutional policies and accrediting and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in program development, curriculum improvement, student recruitment, and collaborate with faculty and college departments.
• Engage in professional development, committee work, college service activities, and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing education or MSN in another area, with willingness to complete a post-master’s certificate in Nursing Education or successfully complete the CNE examination within three (3) years of hire.
• Current, unrestricted South Carolina RN license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in the primary area of teaching responsibility: Maternity Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in an associate or bachelor’s degree nursing program, preferably in a community college or similar academic environment. Strong knowledge of nursing education and relevant content areas, with experience in curriculum development and student assessment.
• Proficiency with instructional technologies and Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to support both traditional and distance learning environments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer-service skills, with strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.