NW-NURS Clinical Assistant Professor or Lecturer

Indiana University Northwest; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Clinical Assistant Professor or Lecturer in Nursing. This full-time, 10-month position focuses on teaching undergraduate and graduate nursing courses while engaging with diverse populations in community health. You'll collaborate with faculty and preceptors, mentoring students and contributing to curricular development. This role emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, making a significant impact on future nursing professionals. If you are passionate about education and nursing, this opportunity awaits you!

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing required, with a focus on clinical practice.
• Experience with simulation systems and diverse populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate nursing courses.
• Assist with curricular development and mentoring students.
• Participate in community service and governance activities.

Skills

Clinical Practice Experience

High-Fidelity Simulation Systems

Microsoft 0365

Python

HTML

WordPress

Education

Graduate Degree in Nursing

DNP or PhD

Job description

College of Health and Human Services

Indiana University Northwest

School of Nursing Program

Position Description: Clinical Assistant Professor or Lecturer

The Clinical Assistant Professor/Lecturer is a full-time, 10-month faculty position focused on teaching undergraduate didactic and clinical nursing courses (at area healthcare centers). The role emphasizes nursing care delivery for diverse populations, including community health, maternal-child, or pediatric groups. Key relationships include collaboration with faculty and adjunct faculty/preceptors involved in clinical education at clinical affiliates. This is a 10-month/year, clinical, non-tenure track position within the School of Nursing, part of the College of Health and Human Services at Indiana University Northwest. The position reports to the Director of the School of Nursing and involves service responsibilities at departmental, campus, and community levels.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Teaching undergraduate/graduate didactic and clinical nursing courses
• Assisting with curricular development, implementation, and evaluation
• Mentoring students
• Participating in community service and shared governance activities
• Conducting independent and/or collaborative research (required for tenure-track; encouraged for other ranks)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Rank depends on educational background, experience, and preference
• Current clinical practice experience
• Knowledge of high-fidelity simulation systems (e.g., Laerdal, Gaumard)
• Familiarity with servers, databases, and web applications (e.g., Microsoft 0365, Python, HTML, WordPress)

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing
• Licensed in Indiana or eligible for endorsement

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or equivalent
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
• DNP or PhD
• Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
• Experience working with diverse populations, focusing on community health, maternal-child, or pediatric groups

About Indiana University Northwest

Located in metropolitan Northwest Indiana, IU Northwest is approximately 30 miles southeast of Chicago and near the Indiana Dunes National Park. The campus serves about 3,500 degree-seeking students and 1,800 dual-credit students, recognized as a minority and Hispanic serving institution. It offers various degrees across multiple colleges and hosts the IU School of Medicine-Northwest-Gary. The university emphasizes academic excellence, community engagement, and a love of ideas and learning.

Additional Information

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in hiring. For more details, see Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination.

Contact for Questions

Kevin McElmurry, PhD, Associate Professor
3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Salary and Application Instructions

Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Interested candidates should complete the online application, uploading a curriculum vitae, letter of application, teaching philosophy statement, and three references with contact details at:

• Clinical Assistant Professor
• Lecturer

Applicants are encouraged to apply for both positions. Review begins April 21, 2025, and the final deadline is May 5, 2025, with applications accepted until the position is filled.