Instructor/Assistant Professor of Nursing
About The Position
Frostburg State University seeks qualified applicants for an Instructor/Assistant Professor in our Department of Nursing. Available to begin Fall 2026, this is a full-time, 10-month tenure-track faculty position with teaching, service, and professional development responsibilities. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications; University System of Maryland benefits package included. The Department of Nursing at FSU provides a variety of undergraduate and graduate nursing programs and pathways including a new online LPN to BSN, a new on-campus BSN program, an online RN to BSN, and four graduate nursing concentrations. This faculty position is to teach primarily within the undergraduate on-campus and online programs. The Department of Nursing is a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on the strengths of each team member. We are looking for individuals that enjoy working in a collaborative team environment and are experienced in developing innovative and creative teaching strategies focused on student success. In the Department, we believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our students’ educational experience. We seek colleagues who embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to promoting diversity and have respect for our diverse student population.
Requirements
- Earned graduate degree in nursing or graduate degree in another field with a nursing teaching certificate from a regionally accredited university.
- Unrestricted license or eligible for RN licensure in Maryland.
- Recent clinical nursing practice and/or considerable professional development related to clinical nursing practice.
- Evidence of leadership skills and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Earned or in progress doctoral degree in nursing or related field.
- Earned doctorate is required to come in at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Responsibilities
- Teach online and face-to-face in both didactic and clinical courses at the undergraduate level.
- Advise undergraduate students.
- Design curriculum and design and coordinate curriculum in area of specialty/expertise.
- Devote efforts to scholarly activities and professional development.
- Provide service activities to the department, college, university, community, and/or profession.
- Other academic duties as assigned.
- Maintaining active practice is encouraged but not required.
Benefits
- University System of Maryland benefits package included.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
