NSUF0354 Tenure Track Assistant /Associate Professor of Nursing – 12 Month

DHRM•Norfolk, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Nursing and Allied Health in the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Norfolk State University invites applications for a 12-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate nursing courses in the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) programs and direct undergraduate research projects. The university seeks an accomplished teacher-scientist with demonstrated teaching and grantsmanship experience, including experience at an institution with a profile such as Norfolk State University. The candidate will help enhance the university’s research environment and contribute to the growth and success of its nursing programs. The position begins in August 2027. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 25, 2026, and the search will continue until the position is filled. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Earned Master of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university.
Earned terminal degree in nursing or a related field, such as DNP, PhD, or DrPH.
At least five years of experience in nursing practice.
Record of scholarly achievement in teaching, research, service, and professional development.
Current, unencumbered registered nurse license or multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia, or ability to obtain one before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Substantive specialization or certification in a specialty field or area of research focus.
History of research funding and/or publications.
Experience with virtual simulation learning platforms.
Knowledge of higher education and nursing accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate the philosophy and objectives of the nursing education program.
Design, implement, teach, evaluate, and revise the curriculum.
Develop and evaluate student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies within the framework of Norfolk State University.
Provide academic advisement and counseling in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 USC § 1232g).
Provide opportunities for, and evidence of, student and graduate evaluation of curriculum, teaching, and program effectiveness.
Document faculty and committee meeting actions using a systematic plan for evaluating the overall program.
Create and maintain effective collegial relationships with students, faculty, university and clinical agency staff, and administration.
Model professional, evidence-based nursing practice that is sensitive to diverse and multicultural considerations.
Maintain professional and ethical boundaries with students, coworkers, and others in all learning environments.
Participate in university service and events.
Follow university Faculty Handbook guidelines for promotion and/or tenure.
Participate in annual scholarly activities, including research projects, grant proposal development and submission, manuscript writing, and professional presentations.
Teach undergraduate courses for the traditional BSN and RN to BSN programs.
Direct undergraduate research projects.