Open Rank Nursing Faculty

## Description

**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.
## Qualifications
**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