Company: Methodist University
Job Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Category: Nursing
Type: Full-Time
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