Instructor of Nursing

Instructor of Nursing Ball State University United States, Indiana, Muncie 2000 West University Avenue (Show on map) Apr 24, 2026

Position Title:

Instructor of Nursing Compensation:

$4,000 - $6,000 per course per semester

Department:

School of Nursing - Temp (

Karrie Osborne Start Date:

08/17/2026 About this opportunity: The School of Nursing welcomes applications from Master's-prepared nurse educators with clinical experience for part-time, adjunct faculty positions. Work assignments, modalities, days, times, and locations vary. The School has clinical instructional opportunities for well-qualified nurse educators Tues. through Sun. - morning, afternoon, and evening - in our expanding undergraduate program. Candidates must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Please note that applications will remain active for 1 year. Therefore, if you apply for this position, you may not hear from the department until there is a need to hire an instructor. What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Description:

Part-time, contract faculty member with appropriate nursing specialization to teach in undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Work assignments, days, times, modalities, and locations vary. Faculty responsibilities include teaching in classroom, clinical, and/or simulation environments in baccalaureate courses for adult health, medical-surgical, psychiatric mental health, pediatrics, critical care, childbearing families, and other courses as appropriate; and/or teaching in the Family Nurse Practitioner, Educator, and/or Administrator Track of the MS in Nursing program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach in classroom, clinical, and/or simulation environments in baccalaureate courses and/or teach in the online MS in Nursing program. Keep abreast of recent developments in nursing and incorporate into teaching. Actively contribute to the professional life of the School of Nursing, the College of Health, and Ball State University.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university by the date of appointment; AND Clinical nursing experience in area of teaching; AND Ability to communicate effectively; AND Ability to use and integrate technology in nursing education.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience in higher education; Earned doctorate in nursing or related field from an accredited college or university.

Required Certifications/Licensures:

Current unencumbered State of Indiana Registered Nurse License by date of appointment. National certification as an NP (if teaching in the FNP track of the MS program).

How to apply:

Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below:

NOTE:

Do not use the Autofill feature for resume.

REQUIRED

Curriculum Vitae or Resume Contact information for 3 references Cover Letter - In your cover letter, please include the following information: • Your interest in teaching in-person, online, or both; Specific days and times, including weekends and evenings if applicable, you would be available to teach an in-person clinical section. RN licensure documentation Please bundle your documents into one document to ensure that you can include all required items.

OPTIONAL

Transcripts NP Certification Please note that RN licensure documentation must contain applicant's name, license number, and current license expiration date, and be a copy, scan, or screenshot from an authoritative source. Questions about the opportunity can be directed to nursing@bsu.edu.