Washburn University
Location
Topeka, Kansas
The instructor will teach theoretical and clinical nursing courses, evaluate student performance, and develop curriculum. They are also responsible for maintaining student records and fostering relationships with community healthcare partners.
Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Nursing and a current Kansas registered nurse license. A minimum of five years of nursing experience in clinical settings is required.
Position Title: Technical Instructor (Associate Degree Nursing-Updated 7/06/2026)
Department: WIT-ADN
Campus Location: Washburn Tech
Application review will begin as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants can be assured of full consideration if submitted by June 27, 2026.
Washburn University Institute of Technology seeks applications for a Technical Instructor for the Associate Degree Nursing program beginning as early as July 1, 2026. This is a 10-month, full-time position with benefits. This position is expected to work Monday-Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. This position will also work varying clinical hours, which may include weekends.
Each selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.
Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of just over 7,000 students, a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals.
Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to Great Colleges to Work For® program.
Inquiries pertaining to this position may be directed to Pam Masters at pamela.masters@washburn.edu [pamela.masters@washburn.edu].
Mon-Fri, 7: 30am-4:00pm Background Check Required Drug Screen Required
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