Assistant/Associate Professor - Nursing - 3567

University of North Calorina Pembroke; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Pembroke is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in Nursing for a tenure-track position. This role involves teaching, mentorship, and curriculum development at the graduate level within the McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing, aimed at enhancing educational and community service initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing required.
• Masters in Nursing preferred.
• Experience teaching at the master’s and/or DNP level is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the graduate nursing curriculum.
• Assist in curriculum design and evaluation.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research and publications.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Research

Community Engagement

Education

Doctoral degree in nursing or health related field

Masters in Nursing

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor - Nursing - 3567

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This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Position Information

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department

Department McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing

Working Title

Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor - Nursing - 3567

Vacancy Type

Min T/E Requirements

• Doctoral degree in nursing or health related field
• Masters in Nursing
• Unrestricted North Carolina RN license or compact state required.
• Experience teaching at the master’s and/or DNP level
• Minimum of four (4) years of clinical nursing experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a nurse educator
• Ability to meet North Carolina Board of Nursing requirements for faculty teaching in a nursing program
• Experience in higher education teaching, curriculum development and student advisement
• Demonstrated potential for research, scholarship, and external funding applications

FTE

FTE 1

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range Commensurate with Education and Experience

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Education and Experience

Position #

Position # 3567

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Months per year

Months per year 9

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit

The goal is to educate and enhance the quantity of doctorally prepared graduates in the nursing field.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Doctorate of Nursing Practice tenure-track nursing faculty will serve as a faculty member across the curriculum for the McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing, focusing primarily on the Doctorate of Nursing ( DNP ) and Masters of Nursing ( MSN ) roles. The faculty member will serve to enhance the core mission of the School of Nursing and the university while enhancing and supporting students’ learning environment, critical thinking, discovery, and engagement of new knowledge and skills.

Job Description

The McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing recently transitioned from a thriving department that experienced exponential growth in the areas of workforce development, community service, and research, invites highly qualified applicants to apply for a full-time tenure-track faculty position.

As part of our transition, the School of Nursing is currently seeking an individual with educational preparation and a drive for innovative teaching approaches to accomplish the 2030 Future of Nursing Continued Vision and AACN’s Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education. The individual should have a keen interest in teaching, community service, and scholarship.

As a nationally accredited program, we prepare the nursing workforce to serve rural, urban, and global populations through our pre-licensure BSN , RN- BSN , RN- MSN , and graduate nursing programs.

This is a 9-month position with the opportunity for summer teaching.

UNCP is a doctorally granting university and one of 17 schools that comprise the University of North Carolina system. With a total enrollment of approximately 7,700 students, the university offers 41 undergraduate and 19 graduate degree programs. The UNCP main campus is located in Pembroke, North Carolina, a quiet, safe community located 15 minutes from Lumberton. Located just off Interstate 95 halfway between Boston and Miami, our campus is convenient to many major metro areas of the Carolinas. From UNCP you can easily reach the picturesque mountains of western North Carolina as well as world-famous beaches and resorts along the coastline. UNCP is one of the safest schools in the University of North Carolina System and one of the most diverse schools in the South. UNCP is a dynamic educational institution committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

The successful candidates’ primary responsibilities include assisting the nursing faculty team in curriculum design and review, providing classroom and clinical instruction, student advisement, and participating in departmental governance as well as official activities of the School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, and University. Other responsibilities include contributing to the development of the nursing profession through research and scholarship as well as engaging in community and professional service associated with the area of expertise.

• Teach across the graduate nursing curriculum
• Assist in curriculum design, implementation and evaluation
• Advise and mentor graduate nursing students
• Participate in departmental governance and service activities within the School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences and the University
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, grant writing, and publications
• Contribute to the nursing profession through community engagement and professional service
• All other duties as assigned

Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant instructions: Please attach a current CV, a cover letter of interest, and a current nursing license. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Management Preference

Preferred:

• Five (5) years of experience in a nursing practice area
• Experience teaching statistics and/or population health
• Experience working in public health and/or community health, or as an advance nurse practitioner
• Four (4) years of experience in teaching graduate courses
• A strong record of research and scholarly publication
• Experience in online teaching modalities
• Active participation in professional nursing organizations
• Evidence of assisting graduate students with scholarly writing for submission to peer-reviewed publications
• Evidence of nation presentations
• Strong interest in preparing nursing leaders at the highest level of nursing practice to improve patient care outcomes and translate research into practice

Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation

Unrestricted North Carolina RN license or compact state required.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Required Documents

C V/Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Other Document

Other Document 2

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• * Do you have experience teaching in a higher education environment? If so, please explain on your application or via your CV/Resume.
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• * Do you have clinical practice experience? If so, how many years?
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• * How many years of nursing experience do you have?
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• * Do you possess an unrestricted North Carolina RN license or are you eligible to obtain this?
  • yes
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