Tenure Track Assistant /Associate Professor of Nursing – 12 Month

DHRM•Norfolk, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Norfolk State University is seeking a Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing for a 12-month position. This role involves a wide range of professional responsibilities within the nursing education program, contributing to curriculum development, student advisement, scholarly activities, and university service. The position requires a commitment to evidence-based nursing practice, sensitivity to diverse populations, and adherence to university guidelines for promotion and tenure.

Requirements

An earned Master of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university.
An earned terminal degree in nursing or related field (e.g. DNP, PhD, DrPH).
Evidence of experience in nursing practice (minimum of five years).
A record of scholarly achievement in teaching, research, service, and professional development.
A current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse or multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia, or ability to obtain one prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Substantive specialization or certification in a specialty field or area of research focus.
History of funding and/or publications in research.
Experience with virtual simulation learning platforms.
Knowledge of higher education and nursing accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate the philosophy and objectives of the nursing education program.
Design, implement, teach, evaluate, and revise the curriculum.
Develop and evaluate student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies within the framework of NSU.
Participate in academic advisement and counseling of students in accordance with requirements of the Financial Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 USC § 1232g).
Provide opportunities for and evidence of student and graduate evaluation of curriculum and teaching and program effectiveness.
Document actions taken in faculty and committee meetings using a systematic plan of evaluation for total program review.
Create and maintain effective collegial relationships with students, faculty, University and clinical agency staff and administration.
Model professional evidence-based nursing that is sensitive to diverse and multicultural considerations.
Establish and maintain professional and ethical boundaries with students, co-workers, and others in all learning environments.
Participate in University service and events.
Abide by University guidelines as prescribed in the Faculty Handbook for achieving promotion and/or tenure.
Actively participate in annual scholarly activities including but not limited to research projects, grant proposal development and submission, manuscript writing, and professional presentations.