Assistant Professor (2 positions)

Ttusports; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Sick leave accumulation

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Educational benefits

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a qualified individual for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track nursing faculty position starting August 1, 2026. Responsibilities include clinical and didactic teaching in BSN and graduate programs, academic advisement, and community service. Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate in nursing and prior teaching experience. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including sick leave, medical insurance, retirement plans, and educational benefits.

Qualifications

• Doctoral candidate in final stages of dissertation completion may be considered.
• Current Tennessee nursing license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Prior clinical or didactic teaching experience required.
• Current Tennessee nursing license or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in BSN and graduate programs.
• Engage in academic advisement for nursing students.
• Contribute to community service and faculty service.
• Contributing to a positive work environment and scholarly activity.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Didactic teaching

Academic advisement

Community service

Scholarly activities

Simulation experience

Technological literacy

Education

Earned doctorate in nursing or related field

Graduate degree in nursing

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Teach courses, perform research, and fulfill service mission for the School of Nursing.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Clinical and didactic teaching in BSN and/or graduate program. Academic advisement, community and faculty service, scholarly activities consistent with Whitson-Hester School of Nursing mission and vision, including Boyer’s Model of Scholarship and the mission of the University. Commitment to recruiting, advising, retaining, and mentoring qualified students. Ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the School and University.

Physical Demands:

Those typical of any classroom, office, or clinical environment.

Special Instructions:

Applicants will be required to apply online at www.tntech.edu/jobs and electronically upload a letter of application addressing the qualifications and essential functions and describing teaching and research interests; curriculum vitae; copies of all transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire); and names and email addresses of three professional references at time of application. If selected for interview, references will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required documents are incomplete and will not be considered.

Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2026.

Benefits Information:

Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution and a graduate degree in nursing. The Search Committee will consider a doctoral candidate in their final stages of completion of their dissertation and/or project. Degree must be conferred by August 2026. Prior clinical and/or didactic teaching experience in BSN or graduate program. A current Tennessee nursing license or eligible to obtain Tennessee nursing license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in medical/surgical nursing, perinatal nursing, and/or psych mental health. Current relevant clinical experience. Experience in conducting and or facilitating various levels of simulation in respective specialty area. Technological literacy including management of electronic medical records, online course delivery methods, and distance learning. Experience in graduate level instruction. Certification in area of specialty. If applicable, APRN licensure or eligibility to obtain Tennessee licensure.