Assistant, Associate, Full Professor (Tenure Track)

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Auburn University College of Nursing in Auburn, Alabama, seeks candidates for a full-time, 12-month, research-focused, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. The College welcomes applicants with clinical expertise and research interests in any nursing specialty who can contribute through scholarly productivity, collaboration, and external funding activities. The faculty member will develop an independent research program, seek external funding, disseminate findings, teach undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses, mentor students, and contribute to curriculum and program improvement, outreach, service, and leadership. Auburn University offers undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, including BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs. Applicants must submit a letter of interest, a complete curriculum vitae, official transcripts for each degree awarded, and contact information for three professional references. The search continues until the position is filled; applicants were encouraged to apply by November 11, 2026, and review was to begin November 12, 2026.

Requirements

Earned research doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
Graduate degree in nursing with practice experience in any specialty area of nursing by the time employment begins.
Eligible for an Alabama RN license.
Meet eligibility requirements to work legally in the United States when the appointment begins and throughout the proposed employment term.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate, graduate, and online teaching experience in nursing.
Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarly productivity.
Specialty experience or interest in psychiatric mental health or nurse midwifery.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an active, independent program of research.
Pursue and secure external funding to support research and scholarly activities.
Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations.
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses consistent with faculty expertise and program needs.
Mentor and advise undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.
Contribute to curriculum development, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
Participate in outreach and engagement activities supporting the mission of the College of Nursing and Auburn University.
Support the college's strategic priorities through scholarly productivity, service, and leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned by the College of Nursing.