Instructor in Nursing

Title: Instructor in Nursing

Division: Provost's Office

Department: Kinney College of Nursing & Health Professions

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Annual Salary

EEO Job Group: 2 C7

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana seeks applications for a 12-month Instructor in Nursing. The Instructor in Nursing position is renewable and non-tenure track. Position begins August 1, 2026 or when filled.

Duties/Responsibilities 

This position will assume classroom teaching responsibilities as well as clinical supervision of students in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. This role will also include simulation coordinator responsibilities.

In this position, the successful candidate will:

• Help with the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing simulation activities.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty to design and implement simulation scenarios aligned with nursing curriculum and expected program outcomes.
• Ensure the availability and proper functioning of nursing simulation equipment and resources.
• Facilitate nursing simulation sessions and debriefings, guiding students in reflecting on their experiences and integrating theoretical knowledge into practical skills.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices in nursing simulation-based education.
• Disseminate current best practice and innovations to nursing faculty to help integration into courses.

Collaboration with Nursing Faculty and Staff:
• Collaborate closely with nursing faculty to align simulation activities with nursing course objectives.
• Work in tandem with other nursing support services to provide a comprehensive approach to nursing student success.

Nursing Data Tracking and Analysis:
• Maintain records of nursing student progress and success coaching interactions.
• Analyze nursing student data to identify trends and areas for improvement, implementing data-driven interventions.

Nursing Workshops and Training:
• Conduct workshops and training sessions specific to nursing faculty and students on effective simulation techniques and strategies for academic success in nursing.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• A master’s degree in Nursing or a related field is required. All candidates must hold a valid and unencumbered Indiana (or compact) RN license. Also, all applicants who are eligible for a compact RN license must apply and hold an Indiana compact RN license.
  
  
• Valid Drivers License is required to facilitate transportation to off-campus clinical sites.
  
  
• One to two years of simulation experience.
  
  
• Background in student success coaching and/or academic advising.
  
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on nursing-specific competencies.
  
  
• Familiarity with educational technologies and simulation equipment.
  
  
• Ability to analyze data and implement data-driven interventions in the context of nursing education.

About the College

If you are a passionate advocate for nursing education and are committed to fostering success in nursing students, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our nursing education team and contribute to the development of skilled and compassionate nursing professionals.

The faculty in the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions work collaboratively with nursing and other health care professional faculty. The support for faculty’s teaching, practice and scholarship activities are substantially enhanced through grants and other extramural funding. A cutting-edge Clinical Simulation Center is used to enhance student learning and support innovative teaching.

The college, in addition to university support, has a four-person technology team that supports the online and in-classroom teaching for the MSN and DNP program courses. A dedicated Advising Center for the College provides support for student advising and related activities. All programs are fully accredited and have an exemplary record of grant award successes.

To learn more about the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions, please visit our website at https://www.usi.edu/health

  Application Process   Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:   1. Letter of application
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. Copy of unofficial transcripts of Master's degree
4. Copy of valid unencumbered Indiana RN licenses  

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Kelly Pruden, search committee chair, at kdpruden@usi.edu. 

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by April 2, 2026. 

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at cjhermann1@usi.edu or (812) 461-5363. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities