Lead Clinical Faculty Full-Time - Indiana/Kentucky
13 days ago
Indianapolis
Job DescriptionDescription: Full-Time | Nursing Education Leadership State/Region Available: Indiana / Kentucky Location: Clinical sites within your assigned state/region Residency Required: Must live and be licensed in the states of either Indiana or Kentucky Lead the Future of Nursing Education At Joyce University, we believe nursing education should be rigorous, human-centered, and deeply connected to real-world care. Since 1979, we’ve prepared nurses who serve with skill, confidence, and compassion — and we do the same for the faculty who lead them. We are proud to be recognized as one of Utah’s Best Companies to Work For, but what truly defines Joyce is our people. Here, leadership is shared, voices are valued, and growth is intentional. When you join Joyce, you’re not just filling a role — you’re shaping the future of healthcare across America. About the Role Joyce University is seeking a Lead Clinical Faculty member to serve as a state/region academic leader for clinical nursing education. This full-time leadership role blends clinical teaching, faculty mentorship, and operational oversight, ensuring exceptional clinical learning experiences for nursing students across the country. Reporting to the Regional Assistant Dean of Nursing, you will oversee clinical education and supervise several part-time clinical faculty across your assigned state/s. You’ll be a visible leader in the clinical environment, a trusted mentor to faculty, and a collaborative partner to healthcare organizations — all while advancing student success and program quality. This role is ideal for a nurse educator who wants greater influence, meaningful leadership, and the opportunity to elevate nursing education across an entire region. Your Impact Inspire Clinical Excellence • Lead high-quality clinical learning experiences across all program semesters, • Teach and model best practices in assessment, clinical judgment, skills, medication administration, and student evaluation, • Maintain clinical teaching competencies and lead by example in the clinical setting Develop & Empower Faculty • Supervise, mentor, and support a diverse team of part-time clinical faculty, • Lead onboarding, coaching, performance evaluation, and professional growth, • Conduct clinical reviews and build individualized annual development plans, • Partner in hiring and faculty placement decisions each term Champion Student Success • Support student progression and address academic or behavioral concerns with care and accountability, • Ensure accurate, timely clinical documentation and evaluations, • Adapt instructional approaches to meet diverse learner needs Strengthen Regional Partnerships • Build lasting relationships with clinical sites, • Collaborate with academic leadership to secure, schedule, and optimize clinical placements, • Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and state and national regulatory requirements, • Monitor clinical quality and continuously elevate the student and faculty experience Shape the Future • Contribute to curriculum integrity and continuous program improvement, • Support accreditation, data reporting, and academic initiatives, • Participate in faculty development, leadership meetings, and university-wide efforts Why Joyce University We invest in leaders who invest in others. At Joyce, you’ll find a supportive culture, purposeful work, and benefits designed to help you thrive: • Generous self-directed PTO, • Paid holidays, • 401(k) with employer match, • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Fully paid short-term disability, • Long-term disability coverage, • Professional development and leadership growth opportunities, • Continuing education assistance Your success strengthens our students — and the healthcare communities they serve. Requirements: What You Bring You are a clinically strong, people-centered nurse educator who leads with integrity and vision. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate with clarity and empathy, and are motivated by developing both students and faculty. You bring: • Collegial and inclusive academic leadership, • A commitment to lifelong learning, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, • Sound judgment and emotional intelligence, • A service-oriented mindset grounded in excellence Required: • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license, • Master’s degree in Nursing, • 5+ years of nursing clinical experience, • 2–3 years of teaching experience (academic or clinical), • American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Preferred: • Doctorate in Nursing or related field Role Details • Employment Type: Full-Time, • Travel: Up to 75% across your assigned area, • Location: Clinical sites within Indiana and/or Kentucky Joyce University is committed to building an inclusive, equitable academic community. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
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