Instructor of Nursing

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. Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters. Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact the Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity and ADA Coordinator, John Bowers, at 765-285-5163 for assistance. People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: 765-285-1834 Fax: 765-285-8663