Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing

Ave Maria University • Ave Maria, FL

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About The Position

Ave Maria University seeks applicants for a full-time position in Nursing beginning in the fall of 2026. Applicants with a doctoral degree in Nursing are preferred. A master’s degree in nursing is acceptable. Applicants with a minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience, experience as a preceptor, or educator are preferred. Experience in simulation and clinical skills instruction and debriefing is desired. Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required; certified instructors in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) are preferred. Knowledge of clinical practice, quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and evidence-based care of multicultural populations are strongly preferred. Successful candidates should also demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarship. Ideal candidates will have the ability to teach a broad range of courses in nursing.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Nursing preferred.
• Master’s degree in nursing acceptable.
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Experience as a preceptor or educator preferred.
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
• Knowledge of clinical practice and evidence-based care of multicultural populations preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in simulation and clinical skills instruction.
• Certified instructor in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).

Responsibilities

• Teach a broad range of courses in nursing.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarship.
• Provide clinical nursing instruction and debriefing.
• Engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a starting date in fall 2026.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree