Location: Northfield, VT
Category: Faculty
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Tue Apr 21 2026
Job Description:
The Lecturer provides teaching, service, and program support within the undergraduate nursing program at Norwich University. This position involves delivery of high-quality instruction across classroom, clinical, laboratory, and online environments, as well as active participation in curriculum development, program evaluation, and student success initiatives. The Lecturer supports the School of Nursing mission through engagement in innovative teaching practices, student mentorship, and collaborative program development.
The Lecturer collaborates with the Director of the School of Nursing, course coordinators, clinical placement team, and instructional designers to deliver dynamic synchronous and asynchronous courses and clinically focused learning experiences aligned with national accreditation standards, competencies, and the Norwich University mission and values.
This is a full-time (1 FTE) faculty position with a 15-credit workload per semester (30 credits per academic year). Teaching assignments may include undergraduate didactic, laboratory, clinical, and online instruction.
This is a faculty-ranked position.
Key Responsibilities:
Teaching and Instruction
- Teach up to 12 credits per semester, ensuring quality instruction, curriculum rigor, and alignment with AACN Essentials and accreditation standards.
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Deliver instruction across classroom, clinical, simulation, and online environments.
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Utilize evidence-based teaching strategies and instructional technologies to support student learning.
Student Advising (combined with service for 3-credit workload allocation)
- Advise assigned undergraduate nursing students.
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Maintain regular office hours and provide academic guidance and support for progression and registration.
Curriculum Development and Oversight
- Manage assigned courses, ensuring alignment with program outcomes, industry standards, and emerging trends in nursing practice.
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Collaborate with faculty to develop and refine course objectives, instructional materials, and evaluation strategies.
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Ensure integration of interprofessional education, simulation, and evidence-based practice into assigned courses.
Program and Accreditation Responsibilities (combined with advising/service workload)
- Participate in School of Nursing planning and evaluation processes.
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Contribute to ongoing curriculum review and program improvement initiatives.
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Support accreditation activities, including data collection, course evaluation, and program assessment.
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Participate in the evaluation of student learning outcomes and implementation of data-driven improvements.
Leadership and Collaboration
- Serve as a liaison between assigned courses, students, and nursing administration.
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Participate in faculty governance through committee service (e.g., Curriculum Committee, Program Evaluation Committee).
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Contribute to program decision-making related to curriculum design and student success.
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners and clinical agencies to support experiential learning.
Clinical and Experiential Learning Support
- Supervise students in clinical and simulation environments.
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Maintain clinical expertise and ensure safe, effective student learning experiences.
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Collaborate with clinical partners to support student placement and learning opportunities.
Faculty Development and Professional Engagement
- Participate in faculty development activities to enhance teaching, scholarship, and clinical practice.
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Engage in professional development, certification, and continuing education as appropriate.
Other Functions
- Communicate respectfully and professionally with faculty, students, and staff.
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Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
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Serve on University committees, councils, or workgroups as assigned.
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Utilize institutional technologies and systems effectively.
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Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
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Institutional and Program Environment
Norwich University's School of Nursing supports innovative teaching and faculty development through:
- State-of-the-art simulation laboratory:
- 9-bed simulation hospital ward
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Pediatric simulation center
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High-fidelity simulators
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Maternity simulation (Noelle)
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Physical examination training center
- Clinical partnerships:
- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
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University of Vermont Medical Center
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Regional community hospitals and agencies
- Opportunities for:
- Global and experiential learning
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Interdisciplinary collaboration
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Faculty professional development
Mission
The mission of Norwich University's School of Nursing is to:
Prepare students to be globally minded nurse leaders and scholars through innovative and diverse experiential education and research.
Job Requirements:
Education
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required
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Concentration in Nursing Education and/or CNE preferred
Licensure and Certification
- Current, unencumbered RN license
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Eligibility for Vermont RN licensure
Experience
- Clinical nursing experience with strong clinical skills
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Prior teaching experience preferred
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Experience with simulation, clinical instruction, or online teaching preferred
Consideration for Candidates in Progress
- Candidates currently enrolled in a graduate nursing program may be considered
Knowledge
- Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory standards
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Understanding of undergraduate nursing education and curriculum development
Skills
- Strong communication and organizational skills
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Ability to work collaboratively in academic and clinical environments
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Ability to support diverse learners and inclusive teaching practices
Physical and Environmental Conditions
- Ability to sit, stand, reach, and move within classroom and clinical environments
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Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed
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Work primarily conducted in classroom, clinical, and office settings
Work Schedule
- Full-time academic year position (30-credit teaching load annually)
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Occasional evening or clinical hours as required
Additional Information:
Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at [email protected] for assistance.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.
