Instructor or Assistant Professor, Nursing in Charlotte, North Carolina at Queens University Of Charlotte

Summary: The Presbyterian School of Nursing (PSON) at Queens University of Charlotte invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track Instructor or Assistant Professor of Nursing position. We are seeking a dedicated, student-centered educator with strong clinical expertise in Adult Health/Medical-Surgical and Women's Health (Obstetrics) Nursing.

The successful candidate will teach primarily in the prelicensure BSN programs, including both Traditional BSN and Accelerated BSN (ABSN) pathways. Instructional responsibilities will include classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical education across the academic year.

This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible to earn overtime pay or compensatory time off for additional hours worked. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate nursing students in didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings, with emphasis on Adult Health/Medical-Surgical and Women's Health Nursing.
• Providing clinical instruction in hospital and community-based settings.
• Developing and implementing learning activities that promote critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional nursing competencies.
• Advising and mentoring students to support academic success, professional development, and NCLEX-RN readiness.
• Participating in curriculum development, program evaluation, accreditation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Supporting the mission of PSON through faculty governance, committee participation, and university service.

A successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Expertise in assigned nursing content areas and current clinical practice.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate nursing curriculum.
• Experience using active, evidence-based teaching strategies in classroom and online environments.
• Commitment to student success and professional development.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and clinical partners.

Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required; doctoral preparation preferred.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in Adult Health/Medical-Surgical and Women's Health (Obstetrics) Nursing.
• Experience teaching nursing students in clinical and/or academic settings.
• Meet North Carolina Board of Nursing faculty qualifications under 21 NCAC 36 .0318, or have an approved plan to meet applicable requirements within the permitted timeframe.
• Hold an active, unrestricted registered nurse license authorizing practice in North Carolina, consistent with applicable faculty requirements.
• Meet all applicable university, accreditation, regulatory, and clinical agency requirements.

Application Process

Does this sound like a good fit? Submit:

1. Cover letter addressing the position qualifications
2. Teaching philosophy, including working with a diverse student body
3. Current resume or curriculum vitae
4. Contact information for three professional references (name, email address, phone number).

Applications received by December 11, 2026, will receive first consideration. Queens will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

Located in the heart of one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions, Queens University of Charlotte has a long-standing commitment to academic excellence, student-centered learning, and global engagement — supported by dedicated international student services. At Elon University, global engagement is embedded in the core curriculum as a graduation requirement, making international student services integral to the university's educational mission.

As Queens and Elon University move toward a shared future, the institutions are building upon their respective strengths to create expanded opportunities for students, faculty, and staff. Drawing on the expertise of Queens' Pulliam Center for International Education and Elon's Isabella Cannon Global Education Center, this partnership is advancing an integrated vision for global education, international student support, and intercultural engagement that prepares students to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

Queens University of Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. Queens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, disability, political beliefs, veteran status, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, employment and hiring policies, or other University-administered programs.

Nothing in this job description restricts the university’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects the university’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; this job description is subject to change at any time.