The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, invites applications for two full-time, nine-month Instructor positions in the Swain Department of Nursing beginning Fall 2027. One position will focus on pediatric nursing and the other on medical-surgical nursing. An earlier start in January 2027 is possible for the pediatrics position, depending on candidate availability and departmental needs. We seek faculty committed to excellent teaching, close student mentorship, and preparing nurses to lead and serve in professional practice. Salary and benefits are competitive.
Founded in 1842 and located in historic Charleston, South Carolina, The Citadel is a public, coeducational senior military college dedicated to educating and developing principled leaders. Total enrollment is approximately 3,900 students, including approximately 2,400 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, with additional students enrolled in graduate, evening undergraduate, College Transfer Program, and online offerings. In the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, The Citadel is ranked No. 1 among Regional Universities in the South for the third consecutive year, No. 1 among Public Regional Universities in the South for the 16th consecutive year, and No. 1 among Best Colleges for Veterans in the South for the ninth consecutive year.
One of seven departments in the Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics, the Swain Department of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Established in 2017, the program offers face-to-face instruction through both a day program for the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and an evening degree-completion program. Small classes support personalized learning and direct faculty engagement with students. The Citadel’s 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and average undergraduate class size of approximately 20 support close engagement with students. The Citadel provides internal funding for faculty professional development and travel.
Position Responsibilities
- Teach in the classroom and clinical setting, with pediatric nursing as the primary responsibility for one position and medical-surgical nursing as the primary responsibility for the other.
- Teach additional courses according to departmental needs and faculty expertise. Assignments may include fundamentals of nursing, health assessment, community health, nursing leadership, or other nursing courses.
- Mentor students and support their development of clinical judgment, professional skills, and readiness for nursing practice.
- Participate in departmental and college service.
Required Qualifications
- An earned master’s degree in nursing.
- An active, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in South Carolina or eligibility to obtain South Carolina RN licensure.
- Nursing practice experience in the relevant specialty, including at least two years of experience in pediatric nursing for the pediatrics position or medical-surgical nursing for the medical-surgical position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current clinical practice in the specialty relevant to the position.
- Certification in nursing practice or as a nurse educator.
- At least two years of teaching experience in an academic environment.
- At least five years of clinical practice experience as a registered nurse.
- Experience with nursing simulation and CCNE accreditation.
- Experience as a military nurse.
- Experience or interest in delivering online curricula.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit the following materials:
- A cover letter identifying the position sought and addressing the required and applicable preferred qualifications.
- An updated curriculum vitae.
- A narrative describing the candidate’s teaching philosophy and approach to classroom and clinical instruction.
- Contact information for at least three professional references, including two who can speak to the candidate’s teaching ability and experience.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until both positions are filled.
