<p>If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center.</p> <p>Position Details</p> <p>The Department of Nursing in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa has an opening for a non-tenure track instructional faculty position as a Nursing Instructor, starting August 2025.</p> <p>This position is responsible for working with faculty and students in the nursing skills and simulation laboratory (NSSL) and in clinical and/or classroom. Teaching responsibilities consist of twenty-seven (27) credit hours per academic year.</p> <p>The department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience in teaching fundamentals, health assessment, pathophysiology and/or medical-surgical nursing. The successful candidate is expected to have a commitment to nursing education. Experience with student evaluation, assessment and mentoring is desired. Faculty have one-day week scheduled for clinical practice if desired. This nine-month position reports to the College Dean and the Director/ Chair of the Department of Nursing.</p> <p>Other responsibilities include:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Of the 27 credit hours required for teaching per academic year, 4-8 credit hours per semester will be in didactic or clinical courses. The remaining teaching credit hours will be fulfilled with clinical simulation-based education responsibilities in the NSSL.</p> </li><li> <p>Work collaboratively with course coordinators and NSSL faculty in developing and providing skills remediation to students.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as a resource person for faculty and students in nursing skills acquisition.</p> </li><li> <p>Participates in and maintains an on-going evaluation of instructional and simulation materials.</p> </li><li> <p>Utilizes best practices to engage students in the simulation and debrief process.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in departmental committees and university committees.</p> </li><li> <p>Serves as faculty advisor to nursing students.</p> </li></ol> <p>The successful candidate will have:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Minimum of MSN Degree required with license to practice nursing in the state of Florida.</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum of two (2) years full-time experience in clinical practice as a registered nurse or in an academic setting as a nursing instructor.</p> </li><li> <p>Current unencumbered RN license</p> </li><li> <p>Experience preferred in nursing skills and simulation procedures (face-to-face, hybrid and virtual simulation modalities).</p> </li><li> <p>Multi-media skills include the ability to use computers and various instructional software.</p> </li><li> <p>Earned SSH certification in healthcare simulation education (CHSE) or working towards SSH CHSE certification with a requirement to complete within 24 months of hire.</p> </li><li> <p>BCLS certification required.</p> </li></ol> <p>Review of applications will begin mid-May for the Fall semester position and continue until filled.</p> <p>Required Attachments</p> <p>All required documents listed below should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.</p> <ol> <li> <p>Cover Letter</p> </li><li> <p>Resume</p> </li><li> <p>Name and Contact Information of References</p> </li><li> <p>State of Teaching Philosophy</p> </li><li> <p>Copy of Graduate Transcript</p> </li></ol> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UTampa reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTampa boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.</p> <p>The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education, 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs.</p> <p>The College of Natural and Health Sciences offers rigorous, high quality curricula in biology, marine science, environmental science, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, forensic science, exercise science, public health, allied health, sport management and nursing; all designed to prepare students for challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Our faculty are excellent teachers, both in the classroom and working with students on an individual basis. UT has invested heavily in the development of our college's teaching and research facilities and laboratories. Our college continually fosters relationships with organizations in the greater Tampa Bay area and elsewhere to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree. For more information, see: https://www.ut.edu/academics/college-of-natural-and-health-sciences.</p> <p>The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.</p> <p>Submission Guidelines</p> <p>To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process.</p> <p>Background Check Requirements</p> <p>Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.</p>