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 &

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI invites applications for a full-time, 9-month nursing faculty position beginning fall 2026. Salary commensurate with education and experience, with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurances, disability, and retirement plan.

The role includes teaching clinical and didactic nursing courses, mentoring students, and serving on university committees within the School of Health Science and Technology.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in nursing is required.
• An unencumbered RN license in the state of Michigan.
• A minimum of 5 years of recent clinical experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate education and teaching.
• Willingness to support a strong team-based work environment.
• Ability to teach in classroom and clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Spend additional time with students in mentoring roles in the classroom and during office hours.
• Model professional subject matter expertise with a Christian Worldview.
• Demonstrate strong personal faith commitment in and out of the classroom.
• Assist with recruitment and retention of nursing students.
• Participate in departmental, school, and university committees and initiatives.

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

Department: Nursing - School of Health Science and Technology

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.

REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing

DEPT: School of Health, Science & Technology

LOCATION: Grand Rapids Campus

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.

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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.

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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.