Tenure Track Faculty - Nursing

Dutchess Community College•Poughkeepsie, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dutchess Community College’s Department of Nursing is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Nursing faculty member, with an expected start date in the Spring 2027 semester. The role involves teaching nursing courses, including topics such as medical-surgical, psychiatric, maternal-child health, and long-term care, through classroom and clinical instruction in an integrated nursing curriculum. Instruction is primarily in person and on site at the Poughkeepsie campus, although assignments and clinicals may take place elsewhere in the surrounding area. Teaching may be scheduled during the day and/or evening. The faculty member will contribute to curriculum development and revision, student assessment and support, department and college activities, program development, and community outreach. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Dutchess Community College and Dutchess United Educators. Applications will begin to be reviewed in November 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing or Nursing Education.
License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
Current medical-surgical experience and/or maternal/pediatrics experience.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Official transcripts are required upon hire.
A current resume or curriculum vitae and professional letters of reference are required.

Nice To Haves

DNP, PhD, or EdD in Nursing.
Three years of college-level teaching experience, particularly at a community college.
Experience teaching nursing theory.
Demonstrated competencies in a variety of teaching methodologies and pedagogical approaches that reach a broad range of learners.
Teaching experience in both in-person and online modalities.
Understanding and appreciation of the role of the community college in higher education.
Commitment to diversity and understanding of how diversity impacts learning and instruction.
Experience using instructional technology in the classroom and willingness to adopt new and emerging technologies.
Experience and familiarity with a learning management system such as Brightspace, Blackboard, or Canvas.

Responsibilities

Teach nursing classes in areas such as medical-surgical, psychiatric, maternal-child health, and long-term care.
Provide classroom and clinical instruction in an integrated nursing curriculum, using high-impact teaching practices.
Use online platforms and other technology to deliver course content and exams and to support simulated lab experiences.
Develop and revise course curricula to reflect current industry trends and academic standards.
Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Participate in department meetings, college-wide committees, student club activities, and campus community events.
Participate in assessment activities and professional development.
Contribute to program development through curriculum improvement, recruitment efforts, and community outreach.
Maintain regular office hours and provide academic support to students.