Nursing Academic Specialist
Company: SOUTH COLLEGE
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: February 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Nursing Academic
Specialist South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest
growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career
with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we
require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life
experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide
them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where
respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that
culture. 20,000 Students 10 Campuses Competency Based Education
Online Nursing Academic Specialist Description The Nursing Academic
Specialist will mentor and tutor BSN, ASN, and LPN nursing students
with the mastery of didactic content throughout their educational
journey. This position reports to the Nursing Academic Manager and
collaborates with the nursing faculty to identify strategies for
student retention. In this position, you will also develop and host
concept-based workshops to help students develop critical thinking
skills and clinical judgement. The Nursing Academic Specialist is
an on-site role that reports to South College, Knoxville Parkside
Campus, Monday - Friday with weekend and evening support as
necessary. Responsibilities Support instruction, remediation, and
evaluation in didactic concepts Demonstrate accurate knowledge of
concepts tested by the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN exam Demonstrate
professional behavior and accountability in all interactions
Develop and provide student workshops and study sessions Provide
1:1 student support with nursing concepts Provide group and
individual support for NCLEX prep Mentoring students Help identify
strategies for increase retention Other duties as assigned
Requirements: Education & Licensure Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
in Nursing, Unencumbered RN License BLS CPR Certification
Experience One-year experience in an academic setting, strongly
preferred Excellent communication skills via telephone, email,
virtually, and in person Mastery of ATI
Keywords: SOUTH COLLEGE, Knoxville , Nursing Academic Specialist, Education / Teaching , Knoxville, Tennessee
