Nursing Undergraduate Programs, 9-month Lecturer
About The Position
The ETSU College of Nursing invites applications for a 9-month Lecturer position in the Department of Undergraduate Nursing Programs. We seek innovative and dedicated nursing educators with a strong commitment to teaching, scholarship, practice and service. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute primarily to teaching in the undergraduate nursing program and, dependent on academic preparation, qualifications and department needs, may be asked to teach in graduate nursing programs. This position requires faculty to engage in classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical-based teaching, supporting the development of future nursing professionals. The new faculty member will join a dynamic group of nursing educators with a strong commitment to student success through innovative evidence-based teaching strategies, inter-professional collaboration, and fostering an environment where every student feels valued and supported. This role requires regular, in-person attendance at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN. Candidates must be able to commute or relocate as needed. Rank is determined at the time of hire. Candidates considered for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor must possess a terminal academic doctoral degree in nursing or related field by the start date and demonstrate the potential for research productivity. Some appointments may be eligible for tenure. Qualifications for a clinical track position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor require a terminal degree in nursing or related field. Clinical track appointments may be convertible to tenure-track no later than the end of year three of the appointment. Faculty rank and track commensurate with education and experience. Evening and weekend classes and clinicals may be required. Faculty may be assigned to work at any College of Nursing (CON) campus throughout the year. The main CON campus is in Johnson City, TN, and serves as the primary workstation for faculty. The CON also has two regional campuses, one in Sevierville and another in Kingsport. Faculty may be asked to teach at any campus to meet the needs of the CON.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing.
- Valid, current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or compact/multistate.
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant clinical experience in nursing.
- All applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English in accordance with the Tennessee Board of Regents policy 5:02:01:03.
Nice To Haves
- PhD or DNP in Nursing or Doctorate in related field; Master’s degree in Nursing, with a concentration in Nursing Education or post-graduate certificate in Nursing Education.
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE and/or CNEcl) and/or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE).
- Previous teaching experience in higher education.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
- Experience in obstetric/labor & delivery and/or pediatric nursing.
Responsibilities
- Engage in classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical-based teaching
- Supporting the development of future nursing professionals
- Contribute primarily to teaching in the undergraduate nursing program
- Teach in graduate nursing programs (dependent on academic preparation, qualifications and department needs)
- Travel to clinical agencies based on workload assignment
- Travel to other campus sites for teaching as per workload negotiation
Benefits
- Faculty rank and track commensurate with education and experience.
- For information on benefits please visit: www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
