Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

West Virginia Wesleyan; Buckhannon (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Wesleyan College is seeking qualified candidates for an open-rank faculty position in the School of Nursing for the 2025-2026 academic year. The role requires an MSN degree and prior teaching experience. Faculty will engage with a growing student body in a supportive environment, with opportunities for research and scholarship.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must possess an MSN degree; doctorate preferred.
• Previous teaching experience, particularly at the undergraduate level, is desired.
• Must have a valid West Virginia nursing license or qualify for one.

Responsibilities

• Engage in interdisciplinary teaching, research, and scholarship.
• Contribute to a supportive and collegial faculty environment.
• Potential for tenure track appointment if qualifications align.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary engagement

Education

MSN Degree

Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

West Virginia Wesleyan College invites interested and qualified candidates to apply for an open-rank, faculty position in the School of Nursing for the 2025-2026 academic year. Requirements include an MSN degree (Doctorate preferred) and a valid (or qualify for a valid) West Virginia nursing license. Previous teaching experience is preferred. A candidate with undergraduate teaching experience is desired. Appointment to tenure track is possible if the qualifications of the successful applicant and the needs of the institution align.

The School of Nursing at Wesleyan boasts BSN, MSN, post-graduate FNP certificate, and DNP programs with a rapidly growing student enrollment. The state-of-the-art simulation lab employs cutting-edge technologies to prepare students to embrace a myriad of opportunities in nursing. Faculty in the school enjoy supportive, collegial relationships and the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary teaching, research and scholarship.

Founded in 1890, West Virginia Wesleyan is a private residential liberal arts college located in the foothills of the Appalachians in Buckhannon, WV, named one of the “100 Best Small Towns in America.” The College is related to the United Methodist Church, with a curriculum committed to intellectual rigor, self-discovery, human dignity, mutual support, social justice, self-discipline, mental and physical wellness, the appreciation of diversity and the natural world, and the judicious use of resources. The College has over 40 undergraduate academic majors, six graduate programs, 21 NCAA Division II sports, comprehensive student life, community engagement, and outdoor recreational programs.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. To apply, e-mail a single PDF containing a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (can be unofficial), and contact information for three references.

Application materials should be sent to Dr. Lynn M. Linder, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, [e-mail] . Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check.

For questions about the position, please contact the Director of the School of Nursing, Dr. Kim White at [e-mail] .

West Virginia Wesleyan College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, ancestry, marital/family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability or blindness, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law, to include Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and the Age Discrimination Act, in the administration of its admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, educational programs, employment, athletic programs, co-curricular activities, or other College administered programs. For inquiries about the application of these laws in Wesleyan’s programs or to file a report, contact the Title IX Coordinator at 59 College Ave, Buckhannon WV, [e-mail] , or 304-621-1316.