The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.
Goodwin University is seeking candidates for full-time faculty positions in the Nursing department for the LPN program. The University is seeking to add faculty members who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
*We are looking for candidates to work from our Bridgeport, CT AND East Hartford, CT location*
Spring Semester starts January 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Director of the School of Nursing, full-time faculty members are responsible for teaching didactic courses as needed. The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach across the curriculum with a preference for any area of specialization in a related field.
In addition to teaching, the faculty member is expected to:
- Coordinate, plan, organize, and instruct courses in the day, evening, or on weekends as assigned
- Keep students informed and updated concerning course content, class requirements, and evaluation procedures
- Convey university-related information to students in a timely manner as requested by university officials
- Maintain accurate and complete scholastic records, including attendance records for the first two weeks of each semester
- Conduct class evaluations and complete other university evaluations in accordance with university policy
- Submit grades, incompletes, one to one documentation, and change of grade forms to the Registrar's Office when appropriate
- Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials including classroom and laboratory equipment to Program Director
- Initiate discussions and make recommendations to the Program Director concerning the improvement of teaching, curriculum, and processes related to improving student outcomes
- Attend departmental meetings and participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program goals and curriculum review based on student learning outcomes
- Make use of available university online resources (Canvas, website, office hour posting, syllabi posting, grade book, Instructional Policy Manual, etc.)
- Attend and participate in all Community Day events at the university
- Pursue scholarly activities
- Assist in advising students, curriculum development, and program evaluation
- Participate in commencement and pinning activities as well as special university meetings.
- Participation in other university and community service activities that are consistent with the mission
