Lead Clinical Faculty

Description

Full-Time | Nursing Education Leadership

States/Regions Available:
Oregon/Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Missouri/South Dakota, Kentucky/Ohio/Indiana/Michigan/Wisconsin, New Mexico, Texas/Oklahoma, South Carolina/Florida

Location:

Clinical sites within your assigned state/region

Residency

Required:

Must live and be licensed in one of the above states

At Joyce University, we believe nursing education should be rigorous, human-centered, and deeply connected to real-world care. Since 1979, we’ve prepared nurses who serve with skill, confidence, and compassion — and we do the same for the faculty who lead them.

We are proud to be recognized as one of Utah’s Best Companies to Work For
, but what truly defines Joyce is our people. Here, leadership is shared, voices are valued, and growth is intentional. When you join Joyce, you’re not just filling a role — you’re shaping the future of healthcare across America.

Joyce University is seeking a Lead Clinical Faculty member to serve as a state/region academic leader for clinical nursing education. This full-time leadership role blends clinical teaching, faculty mentorship, and operational oversight
, ensuring exceptional clinical learning experiences for nursing students across the country.

Reporting to the Regional Assistant Dean of Nursing
, you will oversee clinical education and supervise several part-time clinical faculty across your assigned state/s. You’ll be a visible leader in the clinical environment, a trusted mentor to faculty, and a collaborative partner to healthcare organizations — all while advancing student success and program quality.

This role is ideal for a nurse educator who wants greater influence
, meaningful leadership
, and the opportunity to elevate nursing education across an entire region.

• Lead high-quality clinical learning experiences across all program semesters
• Teach and model best practices in assessment, clinical judgment, skills, medication administration, and student evaluation
• Maintain clinical teaching competencies and lead by example in the clinical setting

• Supervise, mentor, and support a diverse team of part-time clinical faculty
• Lead onboarding, coaching, performance evaluation, and professional growth
• Conduct clinical reviews and build individualized annual development plans
• Partner in hiring and faculty placement decisions each term

• Support student progression and address academic or behavioral concerns with care and accountability
  
  Ensure accurate, timely clinical documentation and evaluations
• Adapt instructional approaches to meet diverse learner needs

• Build lasting relationships with clinical sites
• Collaborate with academic leadership to secure, schedule, and optimize clinical placements
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and state and national regulatory requirements
• Monitor clinical quality and continuously elevate the student and faculty experience

• Contribute to curriculum integrity and continuous program improvement
• Support accreditation, data reporting, and academic initiatives
• Participate in faculty development, leadership meetings, and university-wide efforts

• Generous self-directed PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Fully paid short-term disability
• Long-term disability coverage
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Continuing education assistance

• Collegial and inclusive academic leadership
• A commitment to lifelong learning
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Sound judgment and emotional intelligence
• A service-oriented mindset grounded in excellence

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Master’s degree in Nursing
• 5+ years of nursing clinical experience
• 2–3 years of teaching experience (academic or clinical)
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers

• Doctorate in Nursing or related field

• Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time
• Travel:
  Up to 75% across your assigned area
• Location:
  
  Clinical sites within your state/region

Joyce University is committed to building an inclusive, equitable academic community. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.