Instructor or Assistant Professor of Nursing

Instructor or Assistant Professor of Nursing

Division of Behavioral, Natural and Health Sciences

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

The Nursing Program in the Division of Behavioral, Natural and Health Sciences at William

Jewell College invites applications for a full-time Simulation Coordinator and

Instructor/Assistant Professor of Nursing beginning August 2026. This is a full-time, renewable,

three-year, non-tenure-track faculty appointment.

The successful candidate will provide leadership for the planning, implementation, evaluation,

and continuous improvement of simulation-based learning experiences while serving as a

member of the undergraduate nursing faculty. This position supports the integration of

simulation across the curriculum to promote clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication,

and professional practice.

In addition to coordinating the Simulation Center, the successful candidate will teach

undergraduate nursing courses consistent with departmental needs and individual expertise,

including didactic, laboratory, clinical, and simulation instructions. Primary teaching

responsibilities are expected to include Adult Health I: Chronic Conditions, with opportunities to

teach additional nursing courses as assigned.

Faculty rank will be commensurate with academic preparation and teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution
• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for Missouri licensure
• Teaching experience in prelicensure nursing education or equivalent clinical education experience
• Experience in simulation-based nursing education.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
• Experience using learning management systems and instructional technologies.

Preferred

• Experience teaching medical-surgical nursing and/or undergraduate Adult Health nursing courses.
• Experience supporting simulation quality initiatives, accreditation, or endorsement processes.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate nursing courses consistent with departmental needs and then candidate's expertise, including:
• Adult Health I: Chronic Conditions
• Simulation
• Clinical and laboratory instruction
• Teach didactic, laboratory, clinical and simulation courses.
• Develop engaging learning experiences that promote clinical reasoning, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice.
• Evaluate student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Serve as an academic advisor, as assigned.

Simulation Leadership

• Coordinate and oversee simulation activities within the Department of Nursing.
• Collaborate with faculty to design, implement and evaluate simulation experiences that support course and program outcomes.
• Oversee scheduling, operation, and utilization of the Nursing Simulation Center.
• Maintain simulation equipment, technology, supplies, and inventory.
• Assist with strategic planning, budgeting, and long-range development of simulation resources.
• Recruit, train, and supervise simulation assistants, standardized patients, student workers, and other personnel as appropriate.
• Coordinate faculty development related to simulation pedagogy and technologies.
• Maintain the department's INACSL endorsement by overseeing compliance with endorsement standards and leading endorsement renewal activities.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing education and engagement in simulation and nursing education best practice.

Application Procedure

Candidates must submit the following documents through the online application system:

• Letter of application addressing qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable until finalists are selected)

Please note: Incomplete submissions may not be considered.

Availability

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All final candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to

beginning employment.

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William Jewell College is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender

identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.