Open Rank Nursing Faculty

Department: Department of Nursing College of Health Sciences and Human Services

Reports To: Nursing School Head

Appointment: Full-time 9-month faculty appointment. Rank and tenure eligibility determined by qualifications and experience.

Position Summary

Methodist University invites applications for a full-time nursing faculty position in the pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The successful candidate will teach didactic laboratory and clinical courses across the undergraduate curriculum. This position is ideal for a nurse educator with a strong generalist foundation who is committed to preparing practice-ready graduates for licensure and professional practice.

Essential Responsibilities

• Teach assigned didactic simulation laboratory and clinical courses in the pre-licensure BSN program with emphasis on fundamentals adult health medical-surgical and critical care content
• Supervise students in acute care clinical settings and maintain effective working relationships with clinical partners
• Participate in curriculum development course revision and program assessment activities aligned with CCNE accreditation standards and North Carolina Board of Nursing requirements
• Mentor undergraduate nursing students including support for NCLEX-RN preparation and success
• Contribute to student recruitment admission and progression processes as assigned
• Engage in scholarship consistent with rank and university expectations
• Serve on department college and university committees
• Participate in interprofessional education initiatives within the College of Health Sciences and Human Services
• Maintain current clinical competence and licensure

Application Materials

Applicants should submit a letter of interest curriculum vitae statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for three professional references.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program
• Current unencumbered RN license in North Carolina or eligibility for licensure prior to start date
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in adult health medical-surgical or critical care nursing
• Demonstrated ability to teach and evaluate students in classroom and clinical settings
• Commitment to student-centered teaching and inclusive learning environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing or related field (PhD DNP or EdD); ABD candidates with a defined completion timeline will be considered
• Prior teaching experience in a pre-licensure nursing program
• Certification in a relevant specialty (e.g. CCRN CMSRN PCCN) or nursing education (CNE)
• Experience with simulation-based education
• Record of scholarship professional service or clinical leadership appropriate to rank