Lead Clinical Faculty Full-Time - Indiana/Kentucky

Description

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.