Assistant/Associate Professor - Nursing

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for an assistant/associate professor in Nursing Leadership within the School of Nursing. This 9-month, tenure-track position emphasizes student-centered teaching and clinical instruction for undergraduate and graduate programs, with responsibilities including advising, mentoring, recruitment, and curriculum development.

The ideal candidate will build an externally funded research program, publish scholarly work, apply modern pedagogical

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required; if the degree is in a related field, a nursing graduate degree is required.
• Teaching experience in baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing programs or meeting NC Board of Nursing requirements.
• Unrestricted license to practice nursing in North Carolina at appointment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate nursing courses.
• Advise, mentor and recruit students.
• Develop curricula and engage in program assessment and accreditation procedures.
• Publish scholarly work and establish an externally funded research program.
• Contribute service to the School of Nursing, college and university, and to professional organizations.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Education

Doctoral degree in nursing or related field

PhD in nursing preferred

Job description

Overview

The School of Nursing in the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina A&T State University seeks an assistant/associate professor focused on Nursing Leadership. The primary purpose is to provide student-centered teaching and clinical instruction for undergraduate and graduate courses. Responsibilities include student advising, mentoring and recruitment, curriculum development, and engagement in program assessment and accreditation procedures. The ideal candidate will: (i) establish and sustain a strong externally funded research program; (ii) publish scholarly work; (iii) apply modern pedagogical methods in teaching nursing; (iv) teach community health and non-clinical nursing courses, advise/coach students, pursue scholarly work and funding, and provide service to the School of Nursing; and (v) provide service to the School, the college and university, plus relevant community and professional organizations. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position requiring a Ph.D.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree is required. If the doctoral degree is in a field related to but other than nursing, the applicant must have a graduate degree in nursing.
• Prior teaching experience in baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing programs or credentials meeting the North Carolina Board of Nursing educational requirements.
• Record of funded research and publications expected of rank as an Assistant Professor.
• Unrestricted license to practice in North Carolina at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Meet the requirements for teaching at the baccalaureate level as prescribed by the governing body.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in nursing is preferred.

Position Information

• Working Title: Assistant/Associate Professor - Nursing
• Position Number: 001304
• Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience
• FLSA: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time
• Tenure Track: Optional
• FTE: 40 hours/week, 9 months
• Organizational Division: School of Nursing
• Organizational Location: College of Health and Human Sciences
• Organizational Unit: School of Nursing

Posting Details

• Posting Number: EPA2837
• Open Date: 10/14/2025
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Date Position Available: August 2026
• Special Instructions to Applicant: Applicants must complete and submit an electronic application for employment. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an electronic application. Veterans preference procedures apply; DD 214 should be attached if applicable. Final candidates are subject to background checks. E-Verify participates; University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one will be denied employment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or sexual orientation/identity.

Additional Information

Open with a remote or hybrid work arrangement may be considered consistent with university and state policies. North Carolina A&T employees are generally expected to reside in North Carolina within a defined commuting distance of the duty station.