Instructor, College of Nursing

Summary: 

The College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education. Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Instructor, Davie, FL.

We are seeking candidates for an Instructor position to join our community of scholars who are passionate about nursing and want to thrive in a creative and caring work environment in beautiful Boca Raton, Florida. Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is known internationally for its dedication to Caring: expanding the science, practicing the art, studying the meaning, and living it day-to-day. We offer four-degree programs (BSN, MSN, DNP and PhD) with curricula that are unique and caring-based with opportunities for interprofessional education with medical, social work and pharmacy students.

This Instructor position is a 9-month faculty line. The teaching load is typically 4 course sections for each Fall and Spring semester; assignments are based on qualifications and experience. This position will be primarily teaching didactic courses as well as supervising students at clinical sites for the College of Nursing’s BSN program, Boca campus. Assigned courses will be focused primarily on psychiatric nursing or pediatric nursing areas of specialization. All new faculty have a mentorship team that guides his/her clinical practice scholarship and teaching activities during the first year at the College. Our research includes caring-related initiatives that address areas such as healthy aging, complementary therapies, health disparities, and transforming nursing practice environments. https://nursing.fau.edu/research/index.php

Minimum Qualification: 

Minimum of an MSN, or doctorate from an accredited institution in nursing (PhD, DNS, or DNP) or a related field at time of application.

Must be eligible for RN licensure in the state of Florida.

Pediatric nursing and/or acute care/medical/surgical/adult health experience and/or specialization is required.

Graduate education/experience in a focused area of practice is preferred.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position Instructor     on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required online employment application and submitting the related documents. When completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and copies of official transcripts scanned into an electronic format.

A background check will be required for the candidate selected for this position. This position is subject to funding.

For more information and to apply, visit www.fau.edu/jobs and go to Apply Now REQ10531.

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or other protected status. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711.

FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service.  All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.