Professor Of Nursing

None

Minimum Education/Experience

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing plus evidence of continued progress towards a Master’s degree in Nursing.

Must complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per year (3 fall and 3 spring) towards a Master’s Degree in Nursing.

Current practice with a minimum of two (2) years full-time equivalent practice as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting preceding the first date of first employment as a teacher.

Hold an active, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Positive human relations and communications skills.

Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software.

Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.

Committed to helping students achieve his/her goals to be successful and attain a college education.

Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such a learning management systems).

Organization and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.

Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit.

Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing.

Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when he/she is having difficulty interpreting concepts.

Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups. Must be punctual and reliable.

Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system.

Available to teach day and evening classes.

Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• GENERAL PHYSICAL

Requirements

Light work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects.

• PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, patients, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom and lab area to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.

This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that frequently involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.

This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents, answer email correspondence, and complete other activities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently use upper and lower body to exert force up to 20 pounds to push, pull, grasp, and/or lift materials or equipment.

This position requires the person to perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with classroom and lab equipment to instruct or assist students and patients.

• VISUAL ACUITY:

This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

• WORKING CONDITIONS

This position’s essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom, office, and lab area.

The person in this position will be exposed to infectious diseases.

The person in this position will be required to occasionally function around prisoners, mental patients, or agitated, hostile patients..

Preferred Qualifications

Hold a Master’s degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited institution

AND

• years’ full-time teaching experience in Higher Ed.

Required Training

Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution

Work Hours

This is a full-time position. Teaching schedules can include online, days, nights and/or weekends. Required institutional activities (other than attendance at pinning and commencement) usually occur in the classic eight-to-five Monday through Friday work week.

Department Division of Health Prof. Job Open Date 08/07/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No HR Contact Beth Holmes Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, transcript conferring degree and a copy of an active, unencumbered Oklahoma nursing license in the “other document” section.

Applicants meeting the minimum requirement with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree must also attach transcript showing completed coursework in a Master of Science in Nursing program in addition to transcript conferring Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.