Nursing Instructor

Overview

Job Title: Nursing Instructor

Department: Nursing

Posting Number: req
677

The SWOSU Nursing Department seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, in-person Nursing Instructor. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings. Responsibilities include planning and teaching curriculum aligned with program outcomes, maintaining expertise in nursing practice and education, advising pre-nursing students, evaluating student performance, and ensuring compliance with accreditation and licensure standards.

Description of Job Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a caring, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
• Plan and deliver course content and assessments aligned with current curriculum and program outcomes. The Department Chair makes teaching assignments.
• Teach according to approved syllabi and provide timely updates, grading, and communication regarding course expectations and student progress.
• Coordinate assigned classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical learning experiences.
• Use instructional technologies and consider varied learning styles to support student success.
• Maintain accurate scholastic records, including attendance and grade documentation.
• Submit course syllabi each term to the Program Coordinator.
• Provide academic and career guidance, mentoring, and referrals to campus resources.
• Maintain posted office hours and support student retention and success.
• Maintain nursing and teaching expertise and participate in professional organizations.
• Participate in curriculum evaluation and program review; make recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct formative and summative assessments, including exams, quizzes, evaluations, and other measures.
• Recommend textbooks, instructional materials, technologies, and lab resources.
• Ensure hybrid/online courses meet the same rigor, quality, and privacy standards as traditional courses.
• Clinical supervision:
• Integrate theory with supervised clinical performance in assigned settings.
• Orient students and communicate clinical objectives to students and adjunct clinical faculty.
• Guide, supervise, and evaluate students in patient care and skills performance.
• Mentor and support adjunct clinical faculty.
• Travel to and from clinical sites as required.
• Participate in departmental and university committees as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and nursing regulatory board requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by program leadership, department chair, or university administration.

• Reports to the Traditional BSN Program Coordinator.
• Completion of safety and job-related training as required.
• Salary determined according to SWOSU’s wage structure.
• Responsible for following safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Full-time, 9-month, exempt position.
• Employment at will.

With campuses in Weatherford, Yukon, and Sayre, as well as a range of online degree programs, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is recognized as a leading regional university.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University is recognized as a leading regional university. (

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Education & Licensure

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Current, unencumbered Oklahoma RN license.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and collegiality.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and learning management system (Canvas).
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to present information to small and large groups.
• Ability to manage stress, maintain emotional stability, and support students effectively.
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods, bend, kneel, reach, climb steps, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Basic mathematical competency (rates, fractions, etc.).

8/12/2026

Weatherford

Exempt