Job No. 154236
- Job Title:
- Instructor of Nursing
- Employer:
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Ball State University
- Location:
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Muncie , IN
- Posting Date:
- 22-Nov-2024
- Description:
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About this Opportunity
The School of Nursing welcomes Master’s-prepared RN applicants with clinical experience for part-time, Muncie campus-based, adjunct faculty positions. Work assignments, days, times, and locations vary. Faculty responsibilities include teaching in classroom, clinical, and/or simulation environments in baccalaureate courses for adult health, medical-surgical, psychiatric mental health, pediatrics, critical care, childbearing families, and other areas as needed and appropriate. This is not an online/remote position.
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Benefits and Community
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Affordable Healthcare
Retirement
Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development
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Appointment Type Non-Tenure-track/Contract
Length of Appointment PT Semester
Description
Part-time, Muncie campus-based, adjunct faculty member with appropriate nursing specialization to teach in undergraduate courses. Work assignments, days, times, and locations vary. Faculty responsibilities include teaching in classroom, clinical, and/or simulation environments in baccalaureate courses for adult health, medical-surgical, psychiatric mental health, pediatrics, critical care, childbearing families, and other areas as needed and appropriate. This is not an online/remote position.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university by the date of appointment;
Clinical nursing experience in area of teaching;
Ability to communicate effectively; and
Ability to use and integrate technology in nursing education.
Authorization to work in the US Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience in higher education;
Earned doctorate in nursing or related field from an accredited college or university;
Current clinical practice as an NP.
Required Certifications/Licensures
Current unencumbered State of Indiana Registered Nurse License by date of appointment.
Pre-Employment Screening Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None.
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.