Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

MSU Jobs • Meridian, MS

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About The Position

Mississippi State University's School of Nursing invites applications for a tenure-track nurse faculty position in a competency-based, accelerated, masters' entry program of nursing. Faculty hired will be expected to work synergistically with other MSU faculty, community leaders, and clinical constituents to implement innovative graduate nursing education pathways to strengthen a practice-ready nursing workforce. The primary responsibility will be scholarship of teaching.

Requirements

• An earned doctoral degree in nursing (or related field) with formal education in teaching/learning principles for adults are required.
• Highly qualified faculty candidates will have a record of impactful teaching, scholarship, and practice.
• Exceptional candidates with doctoral degrees in nursing in progress may be considered.
• Level of appointment is contingent upon education and experience.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to prioritize work load, competing demands and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and discipline.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively work in a fast-paced environment with multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to foster a willingness to continuously learn and grow professionally to excel at one's highest capacity.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidates will hold a PhD and current certification as an advanced practice registered nurse with academic preparation and clinical experience in a variety of nursing settings.
• Experience with accelerated models of nursing education is ideal.
• Candidates with significant contributions to caring for rural populations are desired.

Responsibilities

• Participate in competency-based curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation to prepare practice-ready registered nurses as the master's level.
• Demonstrate respect, integrity, and hard work in all relationships and interactions.
• Serve as role model and academic advisor to students while fostering belonging.
• Embrace nursing science and ongoing professional development.
• Prioritize collaborations with other faculty, communities, clinical systems, and policy makers.
• Exhibit competence and leadership within defined areas of nursing practice.
• Disseminate nursing scholarship to benefit the profession and the public.
• Actively engage in university, professional, and community activities.
• Assume administrative responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree