Job Description

Get Set for Cumberlands!

Join our team of student-focused individuals working together in order to encourage intellectual and spiritual growth, leadership and service.

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The University of the Cumberlands invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) program. This position supports the delivery of high-quality undergraduate nursing education through teaching, curriculum development, student mentorship, and program engagement.

As a faculty member at a faith-based institution, the successful candidate will contribute to an academic environment that promotes intellectual, professional, and spiritual growth. Faculty are expected to foster critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and leadership development while preparing graduates to serve in diverse healthcare settings and to pursue a “life-more-abundant.”

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate nursing courses theory, lab, and clinical in seated and/or online environments, as assigned (75% of job responsibility).
• Maintain instructional excellence and adherence to course objectives, program outcomes, and accreditation standards
• Contribute to curriculum development, revision, and continuous program improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure consistency, rigor, and alignment across nursing programs, courses, and clinical experiences
• Participate in program assessment activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Support and maintain compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards (ACEN, CCNE, and Kentucky State Board of Nursing)
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to undergraduate nursing students
• Maintain scheduled office hours and provide timely, constructive feedback to students
• Participate in faculty meetings, university committees, and professional development activities
• Engage in service to the Forcht School of Nursing, University, profession, and community
• Support program growth, student recruitment, and retention initiatives
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean or Program Director.
• Oversee the development of the Interdisciplinary Simulation Center.
• Provide professional development to health science faculty to ensure simulation efforts are based on best practice and national standards.
• In collaboration with the Skills Lab Coordinator, oversee the inventory of simulation equipment and work with faculty to identify necessary resources.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure equipment is maintained and updated on a regular basis.
• Work toward a plan for a certified simulation center that meets national standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution (doctoral degree preferred)
• Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (Kentucky or compact state eligibility required)
• Minimum of two years of recent clinical nursing experience within the immediate past five years.
• Demonstrated expertise in a clinical area such as community health, leadership, medical-surgical, pediatrics, or mental health)
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student success

Preferred Qualifications:

• CHSE National Certification in Simulation from INACL

Education and Professional Expectations:

• Maintain current licensure and professional competence in nursing practice
• Engage in ongoing professional development and scholarly activity appropriate to undergraduate nursing education
• Support and uphold the mission and values of the University of the Cumberlands

Compensation:

Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits:

Full-time benefits available

Cumberlands is different by design. Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a

“life-more-abundant.”