Assistant Professor, BSN Program

Applications are invited for a tenure track faculty position in the BSN program beginning July 30, 2027. The BSN program is comprised of two tracks; pre-licensure BSN and the RN- BSN Completion.
The successful applicant will be expected to teach in the classroom as well as the clinical and lab/simulation setting, demonstrate a commitment to innovative and effective teaching and demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of area of discipline to be taught.
Med-surgical nursing expertise is preferred.
Applicant must be eligible for unencumbered RN licensure in TN. Rank and salary are dependent upon education and experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

·                Demonstrate willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of the institution and related academic units.

·                Be responsible for a maximum of 30 teaching load credits per academic year, 6 of which will be for advisement, research, committee work, etc.

·                Be willing to teach at times and places necessary to meet student needs.

·                Be willing to adopt innovative teaching methods and delivery as appropriate.

·                Possess the knowledge, talents and skills in the discipline to promote effective teaching.

·                Demonstrate respect for the diverse learning needs of students.

·                Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement curriculum objectives and content for courses offered and taught in one’s curriculum area.

·                Demand and maintain high standards and expectations for all students.

·                Implement teaching activities and a diversity of teaching techniques, procedures, and resources including application of technology.

·                Develop and implement evaluation and assessment techniques that are appropriate for each course.

·                Use multiple measures to assess student learning on a regular basis and provide frequent feedback to students relative to their performance.

·                Be available and knowledgeable and demonstrate proficiency in the practice of academic advisement of students.

·                Conduct appropriate research and scholarly/creative activity within the discipline.

·          Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development and growth by being suitably active in professional and community service.

·                Exhibit motivation and initiative in keeping up-to-date and current in one’s curriculum area by reading/reviewing current scholarly or creative works in their field and by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and development activities sponsored by the University.

·                Serve effectively on committees and other appropriate functions that assist in University governance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·                Demonstrate teamwork and collaborative skills.

·                Demonstrate innovation in teaching.

·                Demonstrate knowledge of teaching assessment and evaluation.

·                Demonstrate commitment to ongoing scholarly development.

·                Demonstrate effective communication skills.

Required Minimum Qualifications

·                Baccalaureate degree in nursing (CCNE) 

Graduate degree in nursing or other healthcare graduate degree

·                Baccalaureate teaching experience preferred

·                have clinical experience; minimum 3 years of practice experience

·                Doctoral degree in nursing required by tenure.

·                Candidate must be eligible for unencumbered RN licensure in Tennessee.

·                A background search will be required of the successful candidate.