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Assistant Clinical Lecturer or Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing

Employer
Ball State University
Location
Muncie, Indiana, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Nov 6, 2024
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Position Title

Assistant Clinical Lecturer or Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing

About this Opportunity

The School of Nursing welcomes applications for three non-tenure line Assistant Clinical Lecturers or Assistant Clinical Professors. This opportunity is for in-person, on-site, on-campus, Muncie-based faculty positions that require BOTH a master’s degree in nursing and an active Indiana Registered Nurses license, without exception. This is not an exclusively online teaching opportunity.

Ball State University and Our Pledge for the Future

Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State University’s ambitious goals for our second century:
• We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student.
• We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors.
• We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.
And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our enduring values , we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive.

Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one’s home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.

Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.

Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Our Statement on Inclusiveness

At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness’ as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’ As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.

Benefits and Community

Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.
  • Affordable Healthcare
  • Retirement
  • Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Professional Development
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Appointment Type

Non-Tenure-track/Contract

Length of Appointment

FT Academic Year

Description

Full-time, Muncie campus-based contract faculty member with appropriate nursing specialization to teach in undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Work assignments and locations vary. Title and salary dependent on qualification. This is not an online position.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Earned baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
2. Earned master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university by date of appointment.
3. Clinical nursing experience in area of assigned teaching.
4. Ability to meet deadlines and communicate effectively.
5. Ability to learn and use new technologies, software, and platforms.

Authorization to work in the US

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

Preferred Qualifications

1. At least 4 months (one semester) of teaching experience in higher education, either gained concurrently or at any time.
2. Ability to integrate technology in nursing education.
3. Current clinical practice as an NP and national board certification.
4. Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.

Required Certifications/Licensures

Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the United States, with Indiana RN license (or endorsement) obtained by date of appointment.

Pre-Employment Screening

Requires successful completion of a background check.

Position Title(s) Supervised

None.

EEO Statement

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, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Department

School of Nursing:900020

College/Department Information

Department Email or Phone Number

nursing@bsu.edu

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

202401390F

Number of Vacancies

3

Desired Start Date

01/06/2025

Position End Date

Posting Date

11/06/2024

Applications Accepted Through Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)

12/05/2024

Information regarding transcripts

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Special Instructions Summary

Submitted licensure documentation must include your name, license number, and current expiration date.

Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values , including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’

Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information

nursing@bsu.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you aware that these are NOT online or remote positions but are, instead, in-person, on-site, on-campus, Muncie-based faculty positions that require a Master's degree in nursing and an active Indiana Registered Nurses license?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Are you willing to work with undergraduate students in a clinical setting, both on-campus and off?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you currently hold an active Indiana RN license?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Have you completed/Will you be completing a Master's Degree from an accredited College/University?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Licenses/Certifications
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Undergraduate Transcripts
  3. Master's Transcripts
  4. Doctorate Transcripts
  5. Teaching Evaluations
  6. List of Courses Taught


Company

 Ball State

Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students

Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.

We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!

The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay. 

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