Instructor I, School of Nursing and Allied Health

About Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees.

Job Description

The School of Nursing and Allied Health is seeking candidates for a full-time Instructor (9-month) position for the online LPN to ASN Program with an August 15, 2026, start date. Qualified applicants have expertise in adult Medical Surgical/Critical Care Nursing.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Nursing.
• Maintain active, unencumbered Kentucky or compact state RN and/or APRN licensure, and meet any additional requirements as required by clinical agencies (which may include but is not limited to: Immunizations, titers, liability insurance, CPR, TB screening, and annual influenza vaccination). The cost of meeting the clinical agency requirements is at the expense of the faculty.
• Minimum of two-years of acute care medical surgical/critical care nursing practice within the last five years (or) recent medical surgical/critical care clinical teaching experience.
• Candidates must be able to teach in classroom, lab and clinical settings as assigned.

Application Instructions

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system by June 15, 2026, although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled: Letter of Intent, Curriculum Vita, Unofficial Transcripts, Statement of Teaching Philosophy. Names and contact information of three reference providers will be collected during the application process.