What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor in Nursing position at University of Southern Indiana?
Title: Instructor in Nursing
Division: Provost's Office
Department: Kinney College of Nursing & Health Professions
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Annual Salary
EEO Job Group: 2 C7
Position Summary
The University of Southern Indiana seeks applications for a 12-month Instructor in Nursing. The Instructor in Nursing position is renewable and non-tenure track.
Position begins in early 2026 or when filled.
Duties/Responsibilities
This position will assume classroom teaching responsibilities as well as clinical supervision of students in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
Required Knowledge And Skills
To qualify for the instructor position, a Master’s degree in Nursing is required. All candidates must hold a valid and unencumbered Indiana (or compact) RN license. Also, all applicants who are eligible for a compact RN license must apply and hold a compact RN license.
Preferred Knowledge And Skills
APRN is preferred but not required.
About USI
The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:
About The College
The faculty in the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions work collaboratively with nursing and other health care professional faculty. The support for faculty’s teaching, practice and scholarship activities are substantially enhanced through grants and other extramural funding. A cutting-edge Clinical Simulation Center is used to enhance student learning and support innovative teaching.
The college, in addition to university support, has a four-person technology team that supports the online and in-classroom teaching for the MSN and DNP program courses. A dedicated Advising Center for the College provides support for student advising and related activities. All programs are fully accredited and have an exemplary record of grant award successes.
About The Department
To learn more about the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions, please visit our website at https://www.usi.edu/health
Application Process
Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:
If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Gina Schaar, search committee chair, at gschaar@usi.edu.
Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration, please submit materials by January 23, 2026.
Pre-Employment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.
EEO Statement
USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
Division: Provost's Office
Department: Kinney College of Nursing & Health Professions
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Annual Salary
EEO Job Group: 2 C7
Position Summary
The University of Southern Indiana seeks applications for a 12-month Instructor in Nursing. The Instructor in Nursing position is renewable and non-tenure track.
Position begins in early 2026 or when filled.
Duties/Responsibilities
This position will assume classroom teaching responsibilities as well as clinical supervision of students in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
Required Knowledge And Skills
To qualify for the instructor position, a Master’s degree in Nursing is required. All candidates must hold a valid and unencumbered Indiana (or compact) RN license. Also, all applicants who are eligible for a compact RN license must apply and hold a compact RN license.
Preferred Knowledge And Skills
APRN is preferred but not required.
About USI
The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:
- Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
- Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
- Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
- Vacation and sick time
- Holiday pay
- Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
- Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.
About The College
The faculty in the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions work collaboratively with nursing and other health care professional faculty. The support for faculty’s teaching, practice and scholarship activities are substantially enhanced through grants and other extramural funding. A cutting-edge Clinical Simulation Center is used to enhance student learning and support innovative teaching.
The college, in addition to university support, has a four-person technology team that supports the online and in-classroom teaching for the MSN and DNP program courses. A dedicated Advising Center for the College provides support for student advising and related activities. All programs are fully accredited and have an exemplary record of grant award successes.
About The Department
To learn more about the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions, please visit our website at https://www.usi.edu/health
Application Process
Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:
- Letter of application
- Current curriculum vitae
- Copy of unofficial transcripts of Master's degree
- Copy of valid unencumbered Indiana RN licenses
If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Gina Schaar, search committee chair, at gschaar@usi.edu.
Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration, please submit materials by January 23, 2026.
Pre-Employment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.
EEO Statement
USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities