Lead Clinical Faculty Full-Time - Indiana/Kentucky

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Full-Time | Nursing Education Leadership  

State/Region Available:  Indiana / Kentucky

Location: Clinical sites within your assigned state/region
Residency Required: Must live and be licensed in the states of either Indiana or Kentucky

Lead the Future of Nursing Education  

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.  

About the Role  

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.   

Your Impact  

Inspire Clinical Excellence  

• 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   

Develop & Empower Faculty  

• 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   

Champion Student Success  

• 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   

Strengthen Regional Partnerships  

• 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   

Shape the Future  

• 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   

Why Joyce University  

We invest in leaders who invest in others. At Joyce, you’ll find a supportive culture, purposeful work, and benefits designed to help you thrive:   

• 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   

Your success strengthens our students — and the healthcare communities they serve.    

What You Bring  

You are a clinically strong, people-centered nurse educator who leads with integrity and vision. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate with clarity and empathy, and are motivated by developing both students and faculty. You bring:   

• 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    

Required:  

• 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   

Preferred:  

• Doctorate in Nursing or related field   

Role Details  

• Employment Type: Full-Time  
• Travel: Up to 75% across your assigned area  
• Location: Clinical sites within Indiana and/or Kentucky

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