What are the responsibilities and job description for the PNW Visiting Instructor of Nursing position at Purdue University?
Join an innovative, high performing team of faculty and staff who are building the future of nursing. The College of Nursing is focused on excellence through innovation, applying the best available evidence throughout the curriculum as well as in our teaching approach, and engaging the community for greater impact. The College of Nursing is a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence and is home to the Indiana Center for Evidence Based Nursing Practice, a JBI Affiliate Center.
The College offers undergraduate degrees including a traditional BSN, second degree accelerated BSN, and an online RN-to-BSN. We offer several MSN options including two advanced practice roles (family nurse practitioner and adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist) and two online options (nurse educator and nurse executive). Our post-master's DNP program has a focus in translation science.
The College of Nursing seeks applicants for visiting instructor for a fall and spring semester appointment starting August 18, 2025 - May 17, 2026. Reappointment for the 2026-2027 academic year will be contingent on performance and need.
Purdue University Northwest (PNW), a premier metropolitan university located in Northwest Indiana, is dedicated to empowering transformational change in its students on its two campuses in Hammond and Westville, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University system and offering more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, PNW is committed to academic excellence and supports growth. PNW’s college, schools and centers are distinguished through prestigious accreditations, national recognitions, and competitive rankings.
PNW’s Hammond campus is located only 30 miles from Chicago with the Westville branch campus just 15 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. Fostering a university community full of contrasts – urban and rural, industrial and natural, with a well-established history and forward-thinking mindset – PNW’s two campuses server its students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college to make the most of this rich range of resources. Moreover, PNW has been designated as a Hispanic-serving public institution dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and under-served student population.
This position requires a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing with a doctoral degree preferred; an Indiana or compact registered nurse license is required.
Expertise in the following area is desired:
Medical-Surgical
Candidates with clinical teaching experience, classroom teaching experience and online experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should use the online application to provide a cover letter with a statement of teaching philosophy and a curriculum vita including no less than 3 professional references at www.careers.purdue.edu/PNW
Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will remain confidential; references will not be contacted without notice.
PNW offers an attractive salary and an excellent benefits package. For information regarding the benefits package, visit: www.purdue.edu/benefits.
Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to a diverse workforce. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
