Associate Professor, Nursing

William Paterson University • Wayne, NJ

3d • $92,974 - $116,227

About The Position

William Paterson University seeks an Associate Professor for its School of Nursing. The School prepares nurses to provide culturally sensitive, caring, and competent care to diverse clients in varied settings. Its programs serve more than 1,200 undergraduate and over 1,000 graduate students across master’s, post-master’s, and DNP programs.

The role reports to the School of Nursing Department Chairperson and contributes through teaching, service, and scholarship. The faculty member teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats; develops course materials and learning measures; supports student retention and success; and contributes to curriculum, program development, assessment, and institutional goals. The position also involves committee participation, community and professional service, mentorship, and an active program of research and scholarly engagement, including publication, presentations, and grant-related activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Expertise and recent nursing experience in any nursing specialty.
• New Jersey RN license.

Nice To Haves

• Earned doctorate or doctorate in progress with evidence of scholarly achievement.
• Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate students in didactic and/or clinical settings.
• Certification in a specialized area is encouraged.
• Teaching and/or clinical expertise in community health, maternity/maternal-newborn nursing, pediatric nursing, or psychiatric/mental health nursing.
• Supports student success and collaborates effectively with peers as a nurse leader.
• Thinks innovatively and creatively, offers expertise and meaningful feedback, and is dedicated to excellence.
• Thrives in a collegial, cooperative, team-oriented environment and adapts to a changing academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses online, in hybrid formats, and face-to-face.
• Develop course content, objectives, and measures according to departmental needs.
• Provide consistent and effective student support and guidance to promote retention and success.
• Contribute to student success through curriculum and program development and program and learning assessment.
• Support the strategic and academic goals of the department, college, and university through teaching, service, and engagement.
• Participate in selected department, college, and university committees to enhance didactic processes and programs.
• Participate in community service activities and perform other assigned service and professional duties.
• Mentor students and junior faculty as needed.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an active ongoing program of research, professional development, and academic engagement in the faculty member’s field and discipline.
• Disseminate scholarly information through publications and presentations.
• Procure grants and participate in grant-related activities.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package may include health insurance, dental insurance, and retirement plans.
• Tuition support.
• Four-day summer workweek.
• Opportunities for internal promotion.

What This Job Offers

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