Instructor of Nursing

Two full-time, campus-based contract faculty positions available in the School of Nursing beginning August 17, 2018.  Primary responsibilities include;

Teaching:  Classroom teaching and/or clinical supervision in undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Teaching assignment will be 12 credit hours per week. Evaluation of student competency in simulation laboratory and clinical settings. Student advisement and counseling on academic progress and related activities included.

Research:  Keep abreast of recent scholarly developments in nursing and nursing education and incorporate into teaching.

Service:  Actively contribute to the professional life of the School of Nursing, the College of Health, and Ball State University. Serve on appointed committees; participate in professional nursing organizations and community activities related to nursing. Contribute to the development of the curricula of the School of Nursing.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Nursing or Director of the undergraduate or graduate programs.

The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Ball State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation).  We are a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence and place a strong emphasis on advanced skill practice and one-on-one instruction with our students. We staff our Simulation and Information Technology Center with technology specialists and professional lab staff who work with our faculty by assisting with the creation and facilitation of the simulations as well as lab set up and clean up.  At Ball State, we want our faculty to focus on teaching, facilitating learning, and research. As part of its commitment to the College of Health, the University is constructing a the new health professions building expected to encompass about 165,000 square feet of space and have classrooms, laboratories, offices, a resource hub, simulation labs/suites and clinical spaces.  For more information about our program, please visit: bsu.edu/nursing

Minimum qualifications:  Earned baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.

Earned master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university by start of teaching assignment.

Current unencumbered State Registered Nurse License and eligibility for Registered Nurse License in Indiana.

Earned doctorate in nursing or related field with a dissertation (PhD, EdD, or DNS), or DNP with NP national certification if teaching master’s or DNP courses.  Earned master’s in nursing with a NP concentration and with NP National certification if teaching master’s NP courses.

Candidates must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred qualifications:

1. Teaching experience in higher education
2. Clinical nursing experience in related area of teaching
3. Ability to communicate effectively
4. Ability to integrate technology in nursing education
5. Current clinical practice as an NP

Apply online at:  http://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/11692 Include the following documents with your application:  cover letter addressed to Dr. Debra Siela, curriculum vitae, evidence of current Indiana RN license uploaded into “other” document file, and masters transcripts.    Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through April 15, 2018.  Interviewees will be required to submit copies of transcripts for highest degree earned prior to an in-person interview.  Original, official transcripts will be required at time of hire.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, approximately 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. At more than 22,500 students, enrollment for the 2017-18 academic year is Ball State’s largest ever. Our students come from all Indiana counties, all 50 states and 68 countries to pursue knowledge in seven academic colleges offering 190 undergraduate majors, 130 undergraduate minors, 140 graduate programs and 200 study abroad programs.

The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.

The university offers an excellent wellness program and extensive benefits offerings to include a generous paid time off package and paid parental leave.

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.