Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University in Nashville, TN seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing for a 10-month tenure-track appointment beginning August 1, 2027. Primary duties include classroom, clinical, lab and simulation teaching.

Preference for candidates with a DNP/PhD and experience in behavioral health, public health nursing, informatics, and leadership in nursing science. Duties include advising, scholarly activity, interprofessional engagement, and service.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in nursing (DNP/PhD) preferred for teaching at both undergrad and potential graduate levels.
• Demonstrated capacity for high-quality scholarly activity in nursing science.
• Ability to advise and mentor students across coursework and research.

Responsibilities

• Engage in classroom, clinical, lab and/or simulation teaching.
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.
• Advise students in course selection and degree completion.
• Participate in departmental and university committee work.
• Maintain regular on-campus office hours.

Skills

Scholarly activity

Student advising

Interdisciplinary teaching

Course design

Professional communication

Instructional strategies

Technology integration

Education

Doctorate in Nursing (DNP/PhD) preferred

Tools

BannerWeb

MS Office

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenure Track (Faculty)
Full-Time

Department

College of Nursing

Hours

N/A

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The College of Nursing at Belmont University is seeking applications for 10-month tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor beginning August 1st, 2027. Faculty hired for these positions will be expected to engage in classroom, clinical, lab, and/or simulation. While the primary need is in undergraduate nursing programs, there may be opportunities/requirements to teach in the graduate program for qualified candidates with specific experience and expertise. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in behavioral health, public health nursing, nursing informatics, and/or a demonstrated record of leadership and innovation in nursing science. A doctorate degree (DNP, PhD.) in nursing and academic experience is strongly preferred. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, interprofessional engagement, and college and university service. Additional responsibilities include:

• Advise and mentor students in research and other class-related projects.
• Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and the college in which you teach.
• Participate in departmental and university committee work.
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.
• Advise students in course selection and degree completion.
• Participate in a local church and the community.
• Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.
• Maintain regular on-campus office hours.
• The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Additional Information

As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program.

For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and Response to Belmont’s Aspirational Aim must be attached to complete the online application.

During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume and prepare a one-page essay, 300-400 words, describing how your core beliefs and practices inform your support of our Christ-Centered mission and influence your teaching, research, and service philosophy. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until February 1st, 2027. The selected candidate for this position must complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Located near the heart of thriving Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The University is nationally recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to undergraduate teaching. As a Christ-centered, student-focused community, Belmont’s mission is to develop diverse leaders of character, wisdom and a transformational mindset. With more than 130 areas of undergraduate study, 29 master’s programs and eight doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims to be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaders who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people.

Required Qualifications

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

• Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study.
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity.
• Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Required Education

A doctorate degree (DNP, PhD) in nursing is preferred. Consideration will be given to candidates with a terminal degree, or one in progress.

Required Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a variety of academic settings and teaching pedagogies.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Additional Information

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Belmont University is a Christ-centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to support the mission of the University. The University has appointed the Chief Human Resources Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to serve as coordinator of non-discrimination compliance for staff and faculty. The Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator serves as coordinator of compliance for Title IX (sex discrimination) issues and questions for students.

In accordance with accrediting standards for its professional education programs in law and medicine, the University does not apply religious criteria in hiring employees within those programs. All employees hired by the University, regardless of religious faith, shall be committed to Belmont’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veteransand disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.