Assistant/Associate Professor - School of Nursing

Husson University • Bangor, ME

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time (9 Month) ranked faculty position within the College of Health in the School of Nursing. The faculty member is expected to teach assigned courses specific to their area of expertise in addition to those required by the curriculum. In addition, faculty members are expected to fulfill responsibilities in advising, scholarship, and service as delineated in the Husson University Faculty Handbook. Participation in evaluative processes and departmental affairs may require a campus presence from August through May.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing is required.
• Current Maine Registered Nurse (RN) license, or eligibility to obtain Maine RN licensure.
• Minimum of three years of direct clinical experience required.
• Demonstrated expertise in the assigned area(s) of teaching responsibility is required.

Nice To Haves

• Earned doctorate in Nursing or a related field (PhD, ScD, DNP, or EdD) is preferred.
• Candidates nearing completion of a doctoral degree will also be considered.
• Previous college or university teaching experience is preferred, with at least three years of documented teaching experience strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses specific to their area of expertise in addition to those required by the curriculum.
• Fulfill responsibilities in advising, scholarship, and service as delineated in the Husson University Faculty Handbook.
• Participate in evaluative processes and departmental affairs.
• Carry primary responsibility for 24 credit hours per academic year.
• Maintain currency within their professional areas of expertise and participate in scholarly activities as defined by the Faculty Handbook.
• Negotiate up to one day per workweek to support clinical practice to maintain licensure/certifications.
• Actively participate in Program and School meetings, retreats, committees, and activities (Open House, Convocation, and/or student recruitment projects).
• Serve on committees within the School, College, and/or University.
• Maintain student office hours and advise assigned nursing students following the policies and procedures documented in the Husson University Faculty Advising Manual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level