Rasmussen University·Lee County, Florida
Instructors are responsible for teaching nursing courses using effective strategies to promote student engagement and learning. They also play an integral role in curriculum development, assessment, and providing student support through synchronous and asynchronous communication.
Full Time Instructor, School of Nursing - MSN Required Rasmussen University Ft. Myers, FL
Rasmussen University is currently looking for an accomplished Master’s or Doctorate prepared nurse who is passionate about helping nursing students succeed in meeting their educational goals. Rasmussen is a great place to work if you are seeking a fulfilling yet challenging career opportunity in a growing fast paced nursing program! We offer flexible work schedules, and our Instructors receive ongoing training and support to build upon their teaching, presentation and mentoring skills.
Instructors are responsible for teaching courses in a variety of modalities while promoting and supporting the vision and mission of Rasmussen University. Instructors will generally teach 4.5-5.5 work units each quarter equaling a full-time work schedule.
Use of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning.
Creating high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning including the use of live classroom tools to hold synchronous learning sessions with students.
Clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance
Organized classroom and efficient use of class
Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to students.
Play an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment for their area of expertise
Faculty are responsible for creating a classroom presence in support of students in collaboration with their Dean.
Student support and outreach that supports the success of students is accomplished through faculty availability to students in all courses through synchronous or asynchronous communication and meetings to help students achieve the learning objectives for their course(s).
Faculty will attend events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as agreed upon and or designated by the Dean.
The Instructor reports to the Nursing Administrator. Based on the location this may be an Area Dean of Nursing or Dean of Nursing.
Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org [http://www.hlcommission.org]), is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs.
As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferable skills.
Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country.
The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student’s first credential to their last.
Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved, and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities, and economies.
Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty, and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good.
Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI).
For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu [http://www.rasmussen.edu].
It is the policy of Rasmussen University to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Rasmussen University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Nursing and an active, unencumbered Florida RN license. A minimum of one year of clinical experience as an RN is required, with previous teaching experience preferred.
Market context
Florida nursing instructor roles commonly reflect steady demand tied to nursing education and clinical workforce needs. This position is competitive because it requires an MSN, an active unencumbered RN license, recent clinical experience, and current CPR certification, while offering ongoing training, flexible work schedules, and support for teaching and mentoring skills. Before applying, confirm your license and CPR status, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full posting.