Instructor of Nursing
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
Job posting number: #7368127
Posted: August 11, 2026
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Description of Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeaching:
Participates in the development and evaluation of the ASN and/or BSN program
Develops, teaches, and evaluates assigned courses
Evaluates student performance on exams and course assignments
Evaluates student performance in the clinical environment; including skills lab and simulation lab
Assumes responsibility for serving as a course coordinator, as appropriate
Coordinates clinical rotation with clinical agency and clinical adjuncts
Teaches 12 credits per semester, includes theory, clinical, skills lab and simulation lab
Participate in ongoing course and curriculum revision
Service:
Provides engaged service at the programmatic, School, University and community levels
Participates in course and programmatic assessment activities
Participates in community and professional activities
Participates in student recruitment and retention activities
Advises currently enrolled and perspective students
Scholarship:
Maintains appropriate scholarly and professional development activities
Provides expertise in the area of medical-surgical nursing
Leadership:
Contributes to the continuing innovation and development of the programs in the School of Nursing
Participates in the assessment, evaluation, and accreditation of the School of Nursing programs and the University
Participates in, manage, or lead projects within the School of Nursing, and University as requested
Performs related duties as necessary and as assigned.
Minimum Required Education
Masters of Science in Nursing (required or near completion)
Doctoral degree in nursing preferred
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
Unencumbered license as a Registered Professional Nurse in WV
Required Licenses Certs Summary
Unencumbered license as a Registered Professional Nurse in WV
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years recent acute care experience with a focus in medical-surgical nursing, ICU, mental health, e.g.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Required Quals Summary
- Minimum of two (2) years recent acute care experience with a focus in medical-surgical nursing, ICU, mental health, e.g.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate degree
- Previous teaching experience in the classroom, skills and simulation lab
- Experience with assessment and national accreditation
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Familiarity with Blackboard Learning Management System
- Familiarity with on-line learning
- Ability to foster student learning through innovative teaching modalities
- Ability to develop and maintain partnerships within the University, clinical agencies and profession
- Commitment to the University and School of Nursing mission


