Assistant Professor

UM27 Coppin State University (CSU); United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Coppin State University is hiring an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing. The role includes teaching in classrooms and clinical sites, developing and evaluating nursing curricula, and advising nursing students.

The position requires staying current in nursing practice and participating in accreditation preparation. Responsibilities include coordinating with health agencies for clinical experiences, supervising student learning, and contributing to university, college, and community

Qualifications

• MSN is required; doctoral degree preferred.
• Experience in medical-surgical nursing with clinical specialty areas.
• Recent classroom and clinical teaching in a college-level nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Teach in classrooms and clinical sites; develop and evaluate nursing curriculum.
• Coordinate with community health agencies for clinical experiences and supervise student learning.
• Engage in university, college, and School of Nursing service and committees.
• Provide academic counseling and hold weekly post office hours.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Clinical teaching

Student counseling

Communication

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Job Posting: JR101910 Assistant Professor (Open)

Department: Bachelor of Science in Nursing , PM Position Type: Regular Open Date: 10-30-2026 Close Date: 11-20-2026 $100,000.00 Annually

Job Description

The Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching in the classroom, clinical/campus laboratory clinical sites and clinical seminars; planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing curriculum as a member of the nursing teaching team’ and providing academic counseling and guidance to nursing students.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in the classroom, clinical/campus laboratory clinical sites and clinical seminars; planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing curriculum as a member of the nursing teaching team’ and providing academic counseling and guidance to nursing students.
• Teaching in the classroom, clinical/campus laboratory clinical sites and clinical seminars; Planning, implementing and evaluating nursing curriculum as a member of the nursing teaching team.
• Coordinating with community health agencies utilized for clinical experiences and maintaining effective relations with them; Planning, supervising and evaluating learning experiences for students in the clinical area; scheduling conferences with individual students regarding progress.
• Participating in all School of Nursing and nursing course team planning meetings and selected subcommittee within School of Nursing and College of Health Professions; Participating actively in University, College, School and Community service and Activities.
• Maintaining own professional growth and remains current in nursing practice; Assisting in preparation for nursing accreditation visits.; Day, evening and weekend classes and clinical as applicable.
• Providing academic counseling and guidance to nursing students; Holding at least four post office hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Minimally a Master of Science in Nursing degree required. Doctoral Degree in Nursing or a health-related field from an accredited institution preferred.
• Experience: Demonstrated clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing and currently at least one area of specialty in pediatric, maternal-child, critical care, and psychiatric/mental health or community clinical areas. Recent classroom and clinical teaching experience in a college-level nursing program. Ability to meet challenges of adult students with diverse background. Holds current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland other verifiable state.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience and an appreciation for and are committed to working in a global, multicultural academic setting; Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with the integration of technology and alternative delivery systems of instruction in teaching-learning process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to independently manage multiple tasks and set priorities.
• Possess strong oral/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet challenges of adult students with diverse background.
• Integration of technology and alternative delivery systems of instruction in teaching-learning process.

Benefits Summary

• Coppin State University offers a competitive benefits package to include health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave and federal holidays for all regular employees.
• Please see the link below to view the benefits that Coppin State University has to offer. https://www.coppin.edu/benefits

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Coppin State University is a fully accredited institution and a member of the University System of Maryland. Founded in 1900, Coppin, a Historically Black Institution in a dynamic urban setting, serves a multi-generational student population and provides education opportunities while promoting lifelong learning. The university fosters leadership, social responsibility, civic and community engagement, cultural diversity and inclusion, and economic development. Coppin offers 36 Bachelor's, 13 Master's degree programs and 1 Doctoral degree program.