Open Rank Nursing Faculty

Department:
Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences and Human Services

Reports To:

Nursing School Head Appointment:
Full-time, 9-month faculty appointment. Rank and tenure eligibility determined by qualifications and experience.

Position Summary Methodist University invites applications for a full-time nursing faculty position in the pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The successful candidate will teach didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses across the undergraduate curriculum. This position is ideal for a nurse educator with a strong generalist foundation who is committed to preparing practice-ready graduates for licensure and professional practice.

Essential Responsibilities Teach assigned didactic, simulation, laboratory, and clinical courses in the pre-licensure BSN program, with emphasis on fundamentals, adult health, medical-surgical, and critical care content

Supervise students in acute care clinical settings and maintain effective working relationships with clinical partners

Participate in curriculum development, course revision, and program assessment activities aligned with CCNE accreditation standards and North Carolina Board of Nursing requirements

Mentor undergraduate nursing students, including support for NCLEX-RN preparation and success

Contribute to student recruitment, admission, and progression processes, as assigned

Engage in scholarship consistent with rank and university expectations

Serve on department, college, and university committees

Participate in interprofessional education initiatives within the College of Health Sciences and Human Services Maintain current clinical competence and licensure

Application Materials Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references.

Required Qualifications Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program

Current unencumbered RN license in North Carolina or eligibility for licensure prior to start date Minimum of two years of clinical experience in adult health, medical-surgical, or critical care nursing

Demonstrated ability to teach and evaluate students in classroom and clinical settings

Commitment to student-centered teaching and inclusive learning environments

Preferred Qualifications Earned doctorate in nursing or related field (PhD, DNP, or EdD); ABD candidates with a defined completion timeline will be considered

Prior teaching experience in a pre-licensure nursing program

Certification in a relevant specialty (e.g., CCRN, CMSRN, PCCN) or nursing education (CNE)

Experience with simulation-based education

Record of scholarship, professional service, or clinical leadership appropriate to rank
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