Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing - #000979, #000984

Please see Special Instructions for more details. Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please include cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned and a list of three professional references with full contact information.

All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state "Degree Awarded," "Degree Conferred," or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master's degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master's degree transcript must have a notation such as "Degree Awarded," "Degree Conferred," or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.

The School of Nursing (SON) invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in its prelicensure track. This is a 9 month, tenure track position. Rank is commensurate with experience. The traditional BSN program is located in Cullowhee NC with courses delivered face to face with some hybrid courses. It is expected that the successful candidate will possess outstanding communication skills, evidence of sustained scholarly activity, teach and develop online and traditional courses, advise students, participate on committees, and other university activities.

Requirements: Masters degree in Nursing or BSN and masters in a related field is required; doctoral degree in nursing or a related field is preferred; eligibility for RN licensure in NC; two years teaching experience and two years prior experience in direct patient care as an RN. Applicants must also meet nurse educator requirements as outlined by the NC Board of Nursing. Anticipated start of August or September 2024.

WCU embraces its role as a regionally engaged university and is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a community engaged university. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to public engagement through their teaching, service, and scholarship.

Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate must be a graduate from an accredited MSN program and an earned doctorate in nursing or related field is preferred. Eligibility for RN licensure in North Carolina is required. The candidate must also meet NC Board of Nursing requirements for nurse educators. In addition, the candidate will possess an understanding of baccalaureate nursing education and have a record of excellent teaching ability and scholarly development.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in nursing or related field is preferred; degree must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

Open Date: 08/01/2024

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please include cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned and a list of three professional references with full contact information.

Background/E-Verify: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Credential Verification: All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

EOE: Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies.

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