Nursing Instructor (Med/Surg) - Full-Time Faculty

The Oakland Community College Nursing Program is seeking a full-time Medical/Surgical nursing faculty member who will participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of educational programs, courses and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students
and support advancement of the strategic plan of the program and college. This position works in a fast paced, multi-cultural, diverse working environment.

$62,440 - $70,857 Starting Base Salary ($62,440 - $112,678 full salary range for the 2025-26 Salary Schedule, - *2026-27 Salary Schedule PENDING).

Potential for additional pay:
Overload – 60% over base
Supplemental contract
Coordination of Program

Note: Expected Start Date: August 2026

This position includes clinical and didactic teaching opportunities. This position may include day or evening teaching and/or clinical assignments. Instructor will be expected to perform other duties consistent with their faculty job description as stated in the master faculty agreement, including teaching other nursing courses as needed:

• Experience and interest in teaching nursing courses
• Experience in curriculum development for college-level lecture and laboratory components, if applicable
• Experience in curriculum development for college-level lecture and laboratory components, if applicable
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff
• Experience and interest in course assessment
• Willingness to coordinate adjunct section, books and lab materials, if applicable
• Interest in reviewing course materials for adoption for personal and adjunct use
• Recent participation in professional development
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Ability to work as a team player in a multi-cultural, diverse working environment
• Interest in participating in campus and college committees
• Experience working jointly with laboratory support staff
• Proficiency using learning management systems (e.g., D2L or Canvas) for course delivery and/or assessment

• Academic preparation and experience in the delivery of innovative, evidence based instruction in nursing education at the community college or university level or equivalent.
• Ability to engage collaboratively and professionally with colleagues and students to ensure the successful achievement of student learning outcomes.
• Experience in actively engaging students to think critically while participating in the learning process.
• Demonstrates ability to provide instruction in a face to face, remote, or virtual learning environment.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to lifelong learning and the ability to remain current in nursing and its instructional program.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Demonstrates leadership in clinical or academic setting, including the ability to participate in the work of the department including the accreditation of nursing education programs.
• Advises and supports adjunct faculty to ensure consistent standards and instructional practices within each course.

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree, or higher, in Nursing from an accredited college or
university is required. Pursuance or earned Doctorate preferred.
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Current license or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan

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EXPERIENCE: Equivalent of three years of continuous experience as a Registered Nurse
providing direct patient care in the last five years in Medical Surgical Nursing. Previous classroom and/or clinical teaching preferred.