Clinical Nursing Instructor

Clinical Nursing Instructor

Rockhurst University is seeking a Clinical Nursing Instructor. Rockhurst is a welcoming and inclusive private Catholic, Jesuit institution with a strong mission aligned with the core values of nursing. The College of Nursing is in one of two academic schools housed in Saint Luke's College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The College of Nursing is known for its innovative teaching using a broad range of active learning experiences, close faculty-student interactions, and our strong mission focused on service, advocacy, and leadership. The faculty have established close relationships with many community partners, enabling community-based service learning for students and clinical practice opportunities for students and faculty. Rockhurst nursing students often receive commendations for excellence in academics, professionalism, commitment to social justice, and leadership. Additional details about the Nursing Program are available on the program's website.

This position will serve as a BSN faculty member, primarily teaching clinicals, immersions, and simulation experiences. It will report directly to the BSN and ABSN Program Directors and collaborate closely with the Clinical Lead. Responsibilities include preparing courses/clinical/simulation/lab outlines and syllabi in collaboration with the course lead and track coordinator, developing content and lesson plans, and engaging in the selection of textbooks and other teaching aids necessary for the instruction of courses/clinical/simulation/lab. Conduct instruction for courses in the nursing curriculum at a higher education level utilizing diverse teaching strategies. Teach pertinent subject matter using lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, clinicals, labs, simulations, and other appropriate modes of educational delivery in the face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid environment. Develop and maintain relationships with clinical partners. Participate in co-curricular activities such as department colloquia as needed. Serve as an informal academic advisor/mentor to students and foster their personal and professional development.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of an MSN degree.
• 2-5 years of nursing experience required.
• Terminal degree preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, planning, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of individuals.
• Effective project management skills; detail and deadline oriented.

Applicants should submit a cover letter with salary expectations, Curriculum Vitae and three professional references. All applications and application materials must be submitted through our online application system.

Rockhurst University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.