Lead Clinical Faculty Full-Time - Missouri/South Dakota

Lead Clinical Faculty

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
• Develop & Empower Faculty
• Champion Student Success
• Strengthen Regional Partnerships
• Shape the Future

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.

Requirements

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 Missouri and South Dakota

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

Salary Description $95,000 - $110,000 Annually