Arizona College of Nursing·Maryland Heights, Missouri
The Core Nursing Faculty is responsible for developing and teaching nursing curriculum in both classroom and clinical settings while facilitating student learning objectives. They also provide academic advising, mentor students and adjunct faculty, and participate in program evaluation and committee activities.
Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor’s prepared nurses are needed. Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative.
As a team, we continually embrace our core values:
Passion: We love helping others succeed.Excellence: We strive to be the best.Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.Accountability: We own our results.Integrity: We do the right thing.
What
You'll Do: Core Nursing Faculty provide instruction that facilitates students’ achievement of course objectives, engage in scholarly and service activities to promote their professional development, and contribute to the success of the College and its students. Core Nursing Faculty consistently demonstrate Arizona College of Nursing’s values of Passion, Adaptability, Accountability, Integrity, and Excellence.
Core
Nursing: Develops, implements, teaches, and evaluates the philosophy and objectives of the nursing education program. Designs, implements, teaches, evaluates, and revises the curriculum. Documents actions taken in faculty and committee meetings using a systematic plan of evaluation for total program review. Leads simulation learning experiences in the Nursing Lab.
Responsible for teaching and evaluating students in the classroom. Teach at least 36 credits annually. Designs an effective learning environment that facilitates student learning to address contemporary issues in nursing. Support students’ progression in academics and socialization into the role of nursing. Utilizes an array of assessment tools to evaluate student learning. Actively participates in the systematic plan for curriculum design, program evaluation and program revision. Demonstrates leadership by serving as a mentor to faculty, adjuncts, and students. Recognizes the role of a nurse educator and pursues continuous in-service/professional development opportunities annually Serves as an advisor to an assigned group of core nursing students; contacting advisees at least once a semester, in-person, by phone, and electronically. Develops student success plans and remediates “at risk” students.
Candidates must hold a graduate degree and a current unencumbered registered nurse license, with at least three years of professional direct patient care experience. Previous experience teaching in a registered nursing program at a college or university is preferred.
Market context
In Missouri, nursing faculty roles in fundamentals and med/surg specialties are often shaped by ongoing nursing education needs and the availability of experienced RNs who can teach. These positions can be competitive because employers typically want a graduate degree, an unencumbered RN license, and direct patient care experience, with prior teaching in a registered nursing program preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your clinical background and teaching examples match the posting before applying.