Assistant Professor, BSN Program

Austin Peay State University • Clarksville, TN

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About The Position

Applications are invited for a tenure track faculty position in the BSN program beginning July 30, 2027. The BSN program is comprised of two tracks; pre-licensure BSN and the RN- BSN Completion. The successful applicant will be expected to teach in the classroom as well as the clinical and lab/simulation setting, demonstrate a commitment to innovative and effective teaching and demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of area of discipline to be taught. Med-surgical nursing expertise is preferred. Applicant must be eligible for unencumbered RN licensure in TN. Rank and salary are dependent upon education and experience.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing (CCNE)
• Graduate degree in nursing or other healthcare graduate degree
• have clinical experience; minimum 3 years of practice experience
• Candidate must be eligible for unencumbered RN licensure in Tennessee.
• A background search will be required of the successful candidate.

Nice To Haves

• Med-surgical nursing expertise is preferred.
• Baccalaureate teaching experience preferred
• Doctoral degree in nursing required by tenure.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of the institution and related academic units.
• Be responsible for a maximum of 30 teaching load credits per academic year, 6 of which will be for advisement, research, committee work, etc.
• Be willing to teach at times and places necessary to meet student needs.
• Be willing to adopt innovative teaching methods and delivery as appropriate.
• Possess the knowledge, talents and skills in the discipline to promote effective teaching.
• Demonstrate respect for the diverse learning needs of students.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement curriculum objectives and content for courses offered and taught in one’s curriculum area.
• Demand and maintain high standards and expectations for all students.
• Implement teaching activities and a diversity of teaching techniques, procedures, and resources including application of technology.
• Develop and implement evaluation and assessment techniques that are appropriate for each course.
• Use multiple measures to assess student learning on a regular basis and provide frequent feedback to students relative to their performance.
• Be available and knowledgeable and demonstrate proficiency in the practice of academic advisement of students.
• Conduct appropriate research and scholarly/creative activity within the discipline.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development and growth by being suitably active in professional and community service.
• Exhibit motivation and initiative in keeping up-to-date and current in one’s curriculum area by reading/reviewing current scholarly or creative works in their field and by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and development activities sponsored by the University.
• Serve effectively on committees and other appropriate functions that assist in University governance.

What This Job Offers

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