Lead Clinical Faculty Full-Time - Oregon

Description
Full-Time | Nursing Education Leadership
State/Region Available: Oregon
Location: Clinical sites within your assigned state/region
Residency Required: Must live and be licensed in the state of Oregon
Lead the Future of Nursing Education
At Joyce University, we believe nursing education should be rigorous, human-centered, and deeply connected to real-world care. Since 1979, we’ve prepared nurses who serve with skill, confidence, and compassion — and we do the same for the faculty who lead them.
We are proud to be recognized as one of Utah’s Best Companies to Work For, but what truly defines Joyce is our people. Here, leadership is shared, voices are valued, and growth is intentional. When you join Joyce, you’re not just filling a role — you’re shaping the future of healthcare across America.
About The Role
Joyce University is seeking a Lead Clinical Faculty member to serve as a state/region academic leader for clinical nursing education. This full-time leadership role blends clinical teaching, faculty mentorship, and operational oversight, ensuring exceptional clinical learning experiences for nursing students across the country.
Reporting to the Regional Assistant Dean of Nursing, you will oversee clinical education and supervise several part-time clinical faculty across your assigned state/s. You’ll be a visible leader in the clinical environment, a trusted mentor to faculty, and a collaborative partner to healthcare organizations — all while advancing student success and program quality.
This role is ideal for a nurse educator who wants greater influence, meaningful leadership, and the opportunity to elevate nursing education across an entire region.
Your Impact
Inspire Clinical Excellence
Lead high-quality clinical learning experiences across all program semesters
Teach and model best practices in assessment, clinical judgment, skills, medication administration, and student evaluation
Maintain clinical teaching competencies and lead by example in the clinical setting
Develop & Empower Faculty
Supervise, mentor, and support a diverse team of part-time clinical faculty
Lead onboarding, coaching, performance evaluation, and professional growth
Conduct clinical reviews and build individualized annual development plans
Partner in hiring and faculty placement decisions each term
Champion Student Success
Support student progression and address academic or behavioral concerns with care and accountability
Ensure accurate, timely clinical documentation and evaluations
Adapt instructional approaches to meet diverse learner needs
Strengthen Regional Partnerships
Build lasting relationships with clinical sites
Collaborate with academic leadership to secure, schedule, and optimize clinical placements
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and state and national regulatory requirements
Monitor clinical quality and continuously elevate the student and faculty experience
Shape the Future
Contribute to curriculum integrity and continuous program improvement
Support accreditation, data reporting, and academic initiatives
Participate in faculty development, leadership meetings, and university-wide efforts
Why Joyce University
Benefits
We invest in leaders who invest in others. At Joyce, you’ll find a supportive culture, purposeful work, and benefits designed to help you thrive:
Generous self-directed PTO
Paid holidays
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Fully paid short-term disability
Long-term disability coverage
Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
Continuing education assistance
Your success strengthens our students — and the healthcare communities they serve.
Requirements
What You Bring
You Are a Clinically Strong, People-centered Nurse Educator Who Leads With Integrity And Vision. You Thrive In Collaborative Environments, Communicate With Clarity And Empathy, And Are Motivated By Developing Both Students And Faculty. You Bring
Collegial and inclusive academic leadership
A commitment to lifelong learning
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Sound judgment and emotional intelligence
A service-oriented mindset grounded in excellence
Required
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Master’s degree in Nursing
5+ years of nursing clinical experience
2–3 years of teaching experience (academic or clinical)
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers
Preferred
Doctorate in Nursing or related field
Role Details
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Up to 75% across your assigned area
Location: Clinical sites within Oregon
Joyce University is committed to building an inclusive, equitable academic community. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Work arrangement
Yes