Assistant Instructor-Fixed Term

Position Summary

Michigan State University College of Nursing invites applications for part-time undergraduate clinical teaching positions at the rank of Assistant Instructor.  The College of Nursing promotes the health of individuals and communities through excellent educational programs to prepare nurse leaders for practice, research, and education. These are academic year or one semester, part time, fixed term faculty positions.

The position’s primary responsibility is clinical teaching in a variety of healthcare settings while providing educational oversight to undergraduate nursing students. Collaboration with College of Nursing faculty, administrators, agency staff and students is expected. Assignments are based in East Lansing and a variety of mid- and south Michigan locations. All clinical specialties are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Bachelors -Nursing or related field

Desired Degree

Masters -Nursing

Minimum Requirements

• Unrestricted RN license without probationary status (or eligible).
• Knowledge of current clinical standards of patient care in practice specialty which support patient quality outcomes.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in specialty area.
• Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Baccalaureate and higher education teaching experience is desired.

Required Application Materials

Curriculum vitae and cover letter

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled.

Please address curriculum vitae and cover letter to Dr. Kathleen Poindexter, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs.

Summary of Physical Demands

Ability to lift over 25 lbs.

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other bodily fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.

TB risk or work within 3 feet of human patients in a health care setting or have potential exposure to animals or to specimens with Mycobacterium.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

WWW.NURSING.MSU.EDU

Department Statement

The Michigan State University College of Nursing has been training the next generations of nurses since its founding as the Department of Nursing Education in 1950.

We believe in the power of research, practice and education to affect lasting change and to improve health outcomes in our communities. We do this through recruiting top faculty, staff and students and continuously staying at the forefront of changes in the profession. 

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.