Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Nursing

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing at Montana State University seeks tenure-track nursing faculty to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, develop and sustain a funded research program, and participate in professional and service activities across the Montana State University system.

Successful candidates will contribute to a diverse educational environment across five campuses, including Bozeman, Missoula, Billings, Kalispell, and Great Falls, while upholding the university’s

Qualifications

• Doctorate in nursing or related field (ABD nearing completion considered for Assistant Professor).
• Graduate degree in nursing or related field.
• Eligibility for RN licensure in Montana.
• Evidence of strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate nursing courses.
• Develop and sustain a funded program of research.
• Engage in professional/service activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research ability

Written communication

Education

Doctorate in nursing or related field

Graduate degree in nursing or related field

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26128

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Tracy Hellem

[phone]

[e-mail]

Classification Title Faculty Working Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Nursing Brief Position Overview

The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing is searching for Assistant/Associate/Full tenure-track faculty with primary responsibilities teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in nursing, developing and/or sustaining a funded program of research, and participating in professional/service activities.

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank Negotiable

Position Number TBD

Department Nursing Departments Division College of Nursing

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Type MUS

Recruitment Type Open

Contract Term Academic Year Semester

From date If other, specify

End date If other, specify

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Institution Overview

Make history and join our college by transforming nursing education and healthcare of Montana through the generous philanthropic investment of $101 million from Mark and Robyn Jones, the founders of Goosehead Insurance. By 2030, we strive to be on the top of nursing education through constructing five new campus buildings (one on each campus), the creation of five endowed professorships, student scholarships, producing more qualified nurses, and starting Montana’s first Certified Nurse Midwifery program.

The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing (CON) offers a baccalaureate in nursing, accelerated baccalaureate in nursing, Master of Nursing focused on clinical leadership, and Doctor of Nursing Practice with focus in either family nurse practitioner or psych-mental health nurse practitioner. The College has five campus locations across the state, located in Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Kalispell, and Missoula.

Faculty Recruitment

The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing is seeking nursing faculty representing diverse backgrounds to assume tenure track positions in a variety of specialty areas. Faculty members have opportunities to teach in both the graduate and undergraduate programs. Tenure track faculty members are expected to establish a focused program of research and to successfully seek extramural funding. All members of the faculty are expected to engage in college and university service and to provide nursing leadership in Montana and beyond through active participation in professional nursing organizations. We hope to attract applicants who are committed to helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.

For more information please see the College of Nursing Policy E-1 http://https://www.montana.edu/nursing/facstaff/NursingRoleScope_New E1_2019_UniversityApproved.pdf.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in nursing or related field (ABD nearing completion considered for Assistant Professor).
• Graduate degree in nursing or related field.
• Record of or demonstrable potential for excellence in teaching.
• Record of excellence or demonstrable potential for excellence in research/scholarship.
• Eligibility for RN licensure in Montana.
• Evidence of strong written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Experience with simulation pedagogy and distance delivery.
• Demonstrated potential or ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Evidence of service to the nursing profession.
• Potential to foster and support student and faculty diversity.

Candidate Expectations

The successful applicant will be committed to excellence in teaching nursing courses as well as in developing a program of funded research that is of relevance to the profession and in disseminating that work through peer-reviewed publications. Additionally, this individual will demonstrate the commitment to being a collaborative team member in the College, to supporting the mission of the College, and to working in a collegial manner with health care professionals external to the university.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for NEW sponsorship.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The Program the Department the College

Welcome to the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing. We are very proud of both the academic programs and vibrant educational community that we have developed. Specifically, we value our student-friendly environment, outstanding faculty and the resulting success of our students. We provide our single curriculum in five locations across the state as well as a predominantly distance-delivered graduate program to better serve the needs of our students and the state health care system.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.