Instructor I, School of Nursing and Allied Health

Category: FacultyShow Job Details for Instructor I, School of Nursing and Allied HealthApply Now for Instructor I, School of Nursing and Allied HealthThe School of Nursing and Allied Health is seeking candidates for a full-time Instructor (9-month) position which is available for start August 17, 2026. We are looking for a qualified nurse educator with expertise in Obstetric NursingJob Requirements:Master's Degree in Nursing.Maintain active, unencumbered Kentucky or compact state RN and/or APRN licensure, and meet any additional requirements as required by clinical agencies (which may include but is not limited to: Immunizations, titers, liability insurance, CPR, TB screening, and annual influenza vaccination). The cost of meeting the clinical agency requirements is at the expense of the faculty.Minimum of two-years of obstetric nursing practice within the last five years. Candidates must be able to teach in the classroom, lab, and clinical settings as assigned.Additional Information:Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.phpFor information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.