Job Description

Job Description:

The Lecturer provides teaching, service, and program support within the undergraduate nursing program at Norwich University. This position involves delivery of high-quality instruction across classroom, clinical, laboratory, and online environments, as well as active participation in curriculum development, program evaluation, and student success initiatives. The Lecturer supports the School of Nursing mission through engagement in innovative teaching practices, student mentorship, and collaborative program development.

The Lecturer collaborates with the Director of the School of Nursing, course coordinators, clinical placement team, and instructional designers to deliver dynamic synchronous and asynchronous courses and clinically focused learning experiences aligned with national accreditation standards, competencies, and the Norwich University mission and values.

This is a full-time (1 FTE) faculty position with a 15-credit workload per semester (30 credits per academic year). Teaching assignments may include undergraduate didactic, laboratory, clinical, and online instruction.

This is a faculty-ranked position.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching and Instruction

Teach up to 12 credits per semester, ensuring quality instruction, curriculum rigor, and alignment with AACN Essentials and accreditation standards.
Deliver instruction across classroom, clinical, simulation, and online environments.
Utilize evidence-based teaching strategies and instructional technologies to support student learning.
Student Advising (combined with service for 3-credit workload allocation)

Advise assigned undergraduate nursing students.
Maintain regular office hours and provide academic guidance and support for progression and registration.
Curriculum Development and Oversight

Manage assigned courses, ensuring alignment with program outcomes, industry standards, and emerging trends in nursing practice.
Collaborate with faculty to develop and refine course objectives, instructional materials, and evaluation strategies.
Ensure integration of interprofessional education, simulation, and evidence-based practice into assigned courses.
Program and Accreditation Responsibilities (combined with advising/service workload)

Participate in School of Nursing planning and evaluation processes.
Contribute to ongoing curriculum review and program improvement initiatives.
Support accreditation activities, including data collection, course evaluation, and program assessment.
Participate in the evaluation of student learning outcomes and implementation of data-driven improvements.
Leadership and Collaboration

Serve as a liaison between assigned courses, students, and nursing administration.
Participate in faculty governance through committee service (e.g., Curriculum Committee, Program Evaluation Committee).
Contribute to program decision-making related to curriculum design and student success.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners and clinical agencies to support experiential learning.
Clinical and Experiential Learning Support

Supervise students in clinical and simulation environments.
Maintain clinical expertise and ensure safe, effective student learning experiences.
Collaborate with clinical partners to support student placement and learning opportunities.
Faculty Development and Professional Engagement

Participate in faculty development activities to enhance teaching, scholarship, and clinical practice.
Engage in professional development, certification, and continuing education as appropriate.
Other Functions

Communicate respectfully and professionally with faculty, students, and staff.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Serve on University committees, councils, or workgroups as assigned.
Utilize institutional technologies and systems effectively.
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Institutional and Program Environment
Norwich University's School of Nursing supports innovative teaching and faculty development through:

State-of-the-art simulation laboratory:
9-bed simulation hospital ward
Pediatric simulation center
High-fidelity simulators
Maternity simulation (Noelle)
Physical examination training center
Clinical partnerships:
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
University of Vermont Medical Center
Regional community hospitals and agencies
Opportunities for:
Global and experiential learning
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Faculty professional development
Mission

The mission of Norwich University's School of Nursing is to:

Prepare students to be globally minded nurse leaders and scholars through innovative and diverse experiential education and research.


Requirements:

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required
Concentration in Nursing Education and/or CNE preferred
Licensure and Certification

Current, unencumbered RN license
Eligibility for Vermont RN licensure
Experience

Clinical nursing experience with strong clinical skills
Prior teaching experience preferred
Experience with simulation, clinical instruction, or online teaching preferred
Consideration for Candidates in Progress

Candidates currently enrolled in a graduate nursing program may be considered
Knowledge

Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory standards
Understanding of undergraduate nursing education and curriculum development
Skills

Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively in academic and clinical environments
Ability to support diverse learners and inclusive teaching practices