Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

Cornerstone University; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Disability coverage

100% tuition remission for employees &

A 403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, academic rank eligible nursing faculty position beginning fall 2026. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

A comprehensive benefits package is included. The role includes teaching and assessment across clinical and didactic courses, mentoring students with a Christian Worldview, and active participation in program and university service.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing (MSN or equivalent).
• Unencumbered RN license in Michigan.
• Minimum 5 years of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate education and teaching.
• Willingness to support a team-based work environment and teach in classroom and clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12-15 credits of clinical and/or didactic nursing courses (in-person and/or online).
• Participate in assessment and continuous improvement of courses.
• Mentor students in classroom hours and through Christian Worldview modeling.
• Assist recruitment and retention of nursing students.
• Participate in departmental, school, and university committees and initiatives.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

MSN / Nursing master's degree

RN license in Michigan

5+ years clinical experience

Job description

Position Summary

Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan invites applications for a full time, 9-month, academic rank eligible faculty position in nursing beginning fall, 2026. Salary commensurate with education and experience. A full benefit package including health insurances, disability, and a retirement plan is included.

Classification

Full-time, Salaried – Tenure Track

Reports To

Director of Nursing

Dept

School of Health, Science & Technology

Location

Grand Rapids Campus

Academic Rank

Assistant/ Associate Professor (Tenure-Track, 9/10-Month Appointment)

Key Responsibilities

A representative list of responsibilities includes:

• Teaching & Assessment
  • Teach 12-15 credits of clinical and/or didactic nursing courses in areas of expertise (in-person and/or online).
  • Participate in assessment and continuous improvement of assigned courses.
• Spiritual Modeling and Mentoring
  • Spend additional time with students in a mentoring role in the classroom and during office hours
  • Successfully model professional subject matter expertise with a Christian Worldview.
  • Demonstrate strong personal faith commitment in and out of the classroom
• Program & University Service
  • Assist with recruitment and retention of nursing students.
  • Participate in departmental, school, and university committees and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• A minimum of a master’s degree in nursing.
• An unencumbered RN license in the state of Michigan.
• A minimum of 5 years of recent clinical experience.
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate education and teaching.
• A willingness to support a strong team-based work environment.
• The ability to teach in both a classroom and clinical setting.

Preferred:

• Current enrollment in a terminal degree program (e.g., Ph.D. in Nursing, DNP, or equivalent).
• Experience teaching in both in-person and online modalities.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s credentials and experience. Cornerstone University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health insurance options
• Disability coverage
• 100% tuition remission for employees and their dependent children
• A 403(b) retirement plan

Essential Qualifications

These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community.

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.
• A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”
• Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.
  • The Cornerstone Christian World View
  • The Cornerstone Academic Vision
  • The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community
  • The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement

Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.