Instructor/Assistant Professor of Nursing

Posting Number P2277 Job Title Instructor/Assistant Professor of Nursing Students Only No Job Description SummaryWin With a Career Move to Western.At Western Wyoming Community College, one of America's leading junior colleges, we believe employees are our most valuable resource. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, growth-focused culture and our exceptional benefits package. For full-time employees, here are a few of the amazing benefits we offer:Employer paid contribution of 9.37% to your retirement plan with no waiting period. Who doesn't love free money?We cover 82% of costs related to health, dental and life insurance.Generous leave time to support your work/life balance with paid holidays, sick leave and personal leave.Have you ever wanted to take an art class? Interested in exploring entrepreneurship? FREE tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents makes this dream a reality.Access to amenities like our Children's Center, Hay Library, aquatic center, fitness center, theatre and more.Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 upon submission of itemized receipts.When adventure calls, head out to the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, take a hike around Mustang Loop, surf the local sand dunes, or jump in the car and travel to Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, or Laramie. For a map of our area, and links to activities and places, view westernwyoming.edu/outsider.See where your career can take you when you come run with the Mustangs!The primary responsibility of this individual is to provide quality instruction to Western students enrolled in a variety of classes. Teaching a course over a distance education medium, such as Zoom is also a common expectation. This individual must be able to relate to a wide variety of students in the community college environment. This individual's responsibilities may include teaching courses in the nursing assistant and Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. Travel is required.Teaching load 30 credit hours for an academic year. It is expected that the individual will maintain a full load of classroom/lab/clinical hours per Western load policy.INSTRUCTOR OF NURSING PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Provides quality classroom, lab and clinical instruction to students in assigned courses, including but not limited to course work in ADN program, Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and other health related fields.2. Provides quality learning experiences for all students enrolled in accordance with their needs and abilities while maintaining the basic integrity of the course's standards and objectives utilizing common course materials. This may include continuing education offerings.3. Utilizes syllabi, evaluation tools, and other course materials provided by the ADN program, PN and CNA courses to meet program standards.4. Teaches courses in a variety of environments and modes as required. Examples include in the evening, and in various clinical settings. Faculty are expected to utilize an active learning approach, through alternative methods, within the Service Area.5. Advises students clearly and effectively; refers to the requirements for Western graduation and for transfer to other regional colleges and universities.6. Recommends course schedules to the School Dean; recruits and mentors adjunct instructors as assigned; recommends new courses as needed.7. Develops good working relationships with professionals in this discipline in the college's service area in order to solicit cooperation and support for curricular planning and other functions.8. Assists in the planning, development, and evaluation of the ADN program according to guidelines from the Wyoming State Board of Nursing and other accrediting bodies.9. Submits syllabi, rosters, grades, and other required information by designated deadlines. Completes and submits End-of-Year Evaluations as requested by the School Dean.10. Actively participates in nursing faculty, School of Health Sciences, advisory, and other meetings throughout the year.11. Provides service to the College within service hour parameters, for example: committee work and other services assigned.12. Travels throughout the college's service area including Evanston, Rawlins, Rock Springs, Star Valley, and other locations.13. Participates in relevant college wide in-service activities.Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Abilities,)1. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Master of Science degree in Nursing.2. Must hold an active, unencumbered, single-state Wyoming or multi-state registered nurse license.3. Two years of relevant clinical experience.4. Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, technologies, principles, and practices of nursing.5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, supervisors, administrators and within clinical partners sites.6. Ability to exercise sound judgment in all facets of the student teacher relationship and to teach a diverse group of community college students.7. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.8. Maintenance of current CPR certification and vaccination records. Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.9. Evidence of continued professional development.Equivalency StatementFor those who do not exactly meet all the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education and experience that has provided comparable knowledge and abilities may be acceptable.Preferred QualificationsPREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Abilities, Education and Experience)1. Experience using active approaches to learning, experience using alternative methods of learning, such as interactive software, concept-based learning or distance modalities.2. Active participation in relevant professional organizations.3. Demonstrated teaching excellence at a community college.4. Work experience in the clinical practice of nursing within the past five years.5. Two years of teaching experience at the community college level.Open Date 03/20/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to ApplicantsUnofficial transcripts are accepted for application purposes. All official transcripts are required as a condition of employment.This position requires the ability to pass a pre-employment drug and screening and background check.This position is located on the Rock Springs campus.Estimated Salary $72,000 - $88,200 FLSA Exempt