Oklahoma State University·Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The nursing instructor will provide quality learning opportunities through classroom and clinical instruction while fostering critical thinking and clinical judgment in students. They will also collaborate with faculty teams to evaluate student progress, develop course materials, and maintain clinical relationships.
OSU-Oklahoma City: Contact name & email
Tracy Edwards, tracy.edwards@okstate.edu
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
In collaboration with the team leader, team members, and other faculty, provide quality learning opportunities through teaching and evaluating students in the classroom (online and onsite), clinical laboratory, and clinical setting, to help students meet their educational goals and learn the subject matter. Developing in each student the skills of critical thinking and clinical judgment necessary for them to become a positive member of the nursing profession.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing with evidence of at least six hours per semester towards Master’s degree required
• Valid, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Oklahoma.
1.
Teach in the assigned Nurse Science core course(s) which includes a required clinical component.
This may include evening or weekend instruction.
2.
Collaborate with team to plan, implement, and evaluate teaching effectiveness.
3.
Prepare learning activities (online and onsite), classroom presentations, and develop test items covering objectives for assigned course content.
4.
Participate with team members in student evaluation by: a.
Grading tests, participating in test analysis, and providing student feedback. b.
Evaluating and returning student assignments with written feedback within the time frame set by the teaching team. c.
Using clinical evaluation tool to provide student feedback on clinical/simulation performance. d.
Maintaining student and course records according to team guidelines. e.
Planning and scheduling student evaluation conferences. f.
Advising and referring students as needed.
5.
Schedule and post office hours according to institution policy.
6.
Collaborate within and among teaching teams in evaluation and revision of course content.
7.
Provide supervision and assistance in the clinical area and facilitate student clinical conferences, simulation, and laboratory experiences.
8.
Maintain cooperative, collegial relationships with clinical agencies and agency staff.
9.
Maintain student and course records according to institutional guidelines.
10.
Strive to demonstrate NLN nurse educator competencies.
11.
Support and maintain a collegial relationship with other faculty members and students that is conducive to learning.
12.
Provide input into the budget planning process.
13.
Seek approvals from the Team Leader for planned absences.
14.
May serve as lead instructor as requested.
15.
Serve on special projects and committees.
16.
Participate in staff development through formal course work, seminars, workshops, professional organizations, or professional literary material.
17.
The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
May be requested to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends in an often times busy and noisy environment.
Occasional evenings or weekends may be requested.
Work will be performed in an office environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
18.
Completes all mandatory training and participates in a minimum of two professional development activities each year.
19.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Market context
Oklahoma classroom teacher openings in world languages often reflect steady demand for certified educators who can support language instruction across grade levels. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a current Oklahoma teaching certification, a World Languages endorsement, and comfort with remote, independent work; benefits such as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and paid holidays can also matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification and Google Workspace experience before applying.