Instructor of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Instructor of Nursing

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Date Updated: 09/29/2026

Summary

The Full-Time Nursing Instructor supports the mission, vision, philosophy, and strategic goals of the Department of Nursing and Washington & Jefferson College through excellence in teaching, advising, scholarship, service, and student success.

The Nursing Instructor provides high-quality instruction across classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, and experiential learning environments and promotes the development of nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, professional competence, and evidence-based practice. Working collaboratively with the Department Chair, faculty, staff, and clinical partners, the Instructor contributes to curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, continuous quality improvement, and student engagement.

Faculty responsibilities are aligned with the nursing curriculum, program outcomes, AACN Essentials, CCNE accreditation standards, applicable regulatory requirements, professional nursing standards, and College policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Instruction

• Teach undergraduate nursing courses in classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, hybrid, and/or online learning environments as assigned.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based instructional strategies that promote active learning, clinical judgment, student engagement, and achievement of course outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain course syllabi, learning activities, examinations, assignments, grading criteria, and other instructional materials consistent with departmental standards.
• Evaluate student achievement using appropriate formative and summative assessment methods and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, student progress, and required course documentation.
• Integrate current nursing standards, evidence-based practice, healthcare technologies, patient safety, and professional nursing competencies throughout course delivery.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, and student-centered learning environment.

Student Advising and Success

• Serve as an academic advisor to assigned nursing students.
• Mentor students regarding academic progression, professional development, licensure preparation, and career planning.
• Identify students experiencing academic difficulty and collaborate in developing appropriate interventions, remediation, referrals, and academic success plans.
• Participate in student retention, progression, and success initiatives.
• Support student leadership, professional engagement, and nursing-related activities.

Curriculum, Assessment, and Accreditation

• Participate in nursing curriculum planning, implementation, evaluation, and revision.
• Contribute to development and evaluation of course and program learning outcomes, curriculum mapping, and assessment activities.
• Collaborate with faculty to promote consistency and continuous improvement across courses and the curriculum.
• Participate in collection, analysis, and use of assessment data to evaluate student and program outcomes.
• Support implementation and evaluation of the Department's Systematic Plan of Evaluation.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation and evidence for CCNE accreditation, state regulatory requirements, and other program reviews.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities based on assessment findings, professional standards, and emerging nursing education practices.

Scholarship and Professional Development

• Engage in scholarly and professional activities that support teaching excellence, professional growth, and advancement of nursing education and practice.
• Scholarly activities may include research, evidence-based practice initiatives, publications, presentations, grant activities, and other forms of scholarly contribution.
• Maintain current knowledge and competence within assigned areas of nursing instruction through continuing education and professional development.
• Participate in professional nursing and/or nursing education organizations as appropriate.

Service and Collaboration

• Participate in Department of Nursing and College committees, faculty meetings, governance, and strategic initiatives.
• Support student recruitment, orientation, admissions activities, program events, and community engagement.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with clinical agencies, healthcare organizations, and community partners.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, administrators, and clinical partners to support student learning and program effectiveness.
• Maintain regular communication with the Department Chair regarding course, student, clinical, and program matters.
• Contribute to a collegial, collaborative, and professional departmental environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in Nursing from an appropriately accredited institution.

• Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license and eligibility for Pennsylvania RN licensure.
• Minimum three (3) years of professional clinical nursing experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of teaching experience in higher education, nursing education, clinical education, or staff development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing curriculum, instructional methods, student assessment, and evidence-based practice.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and collaborative skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technologies and learning management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a prelicensure BSN and/or RN-BSN nursing program.
• Experience teaching in classroom, clinical, laboratory, and/or simulation environments.
• Teaching expertise in one or more nursing specialty areas, including but not limited to Medical-Surgical Nursing, Adult Health, Health Assessment, Women's/Maternal-Newborn Health, Pediatrics, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, Community/Population Health Nursing, or related areas.
• Experience with online or hybrid course delivery.
• Experience with curriculum development, student learning assessment, and program evaluation.
• Experience with CCNE accreditation and continuous quality improvement or willingness to complete professional development.
• Demonstrated engagement in scholarship, professional presentations, publications, evidence-based practice, and/or grant activities.
• Active involvement in professional nursing or nursing education organizations.

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

Job Description Status

The position requires the ability to teach and supervise students in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical environments. Duties may require standing, walking, bending, demonstrating clinical procedures, operating instructional and clinical equipment, and lifting or moving instructional materials or equipment up to approximately 25 pounds.

The position may require travel to assigned clinical agencies and participation in occasional evening or weekend clinical, instructional, recruitment, or departmental activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

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Employee Benefits

Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.

Getting to Know W&J

Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.

Celebrating Community

Washington & Jefferson College welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs who wish to participate in a diverse educational community. The College strives to be a place where all students, faculty, administrators and employees are able to live, study and work in an atmosphere free from bias and harassment. The College encourages civil debate and lively exchange of ideas in the belief that such exchanges promote understanding that will grow beyond simple tolerance of difference to embracing and celebrating the richness of diversity. Our graduates acquire knowledge and learn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverse world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.

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