Assistant/Associate Professor Undergraduate Nursing Adult Health

General teaching responsibilities for the faculty include both didactic and practicum/clinical instruction along with curriculum and program development and improvement. The faculty will advise and mentor students regarding academic matters and help foster a student-centered learning environment. The faculty will participate in department, division, and university activities. The faculty will teach across programs and perform other duties as assigned by the administrator of the academic program. Consistent with the tripartite mission of the university, faculty are expected to engage in scholarship and service activities.

FL Atkins, 415

Varies depending upon department needs and course schedule

The Division of Nursing seeks exceptional candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching nursing theory and clinical theory to undergraduate students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and who demonstrate the ability to leverage various technologies to engage students in the learning process. The successful candidate will mentor and support undergraduate students in the research and scholarly project experiences and/or engage students in study abroad, practicum, and residency opportunities, or community service learning, where they must leverage their content knowledge to benefit the larger community. Preferred candidates must exhibit the ability to engage in interdisciplinary teaching, learning, and research collaboration with the broader constituencies. Candidates must show commitment to liberal education and social determinants of health , particularly in urban and rural communities. The successful candidate must exemplify commitment to their own professional growth and development and engage in inter/professional organizations and conferences. The following qualifications and skills are required for this position:

Preferred candidates must have a doctoral degree in Nursing or a related field. Candidates must hold a current North Carolina Registered Nurse license or be eligible to obtain one. The preferred candidate must have at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience and at least 1 year of teaching experience, including hybrid and/or online instruction, in a college or university setting.

Candidates must hold a current unrestricted North Carolina Registered Nurse license or be eligible to obtain one.

General responsibilities include coordination of learning activities, development of course content, and assisting students in teaching/learning activities related to adult health nursing, including theory and practicum. Specific responsibilities include teaching a minimum of 12 semester hours in the classroom and clinical areas in content related to adult health nursing. Participating in program planning and curriculum development, academic advisement and counseling of students, and helping to create a student-centered environment, developing new and innovative teaching methods, participating in department, division, and university activities. Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Chair of the BSN Program.

The faculty in the Division of Nursing seeks a committed and engaged faculty member who will perform specific duties at a high level. These duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Teaching and Advising

Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity

University, Professional, and Community Service and Engagement

9/10 Months

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834