Assistant Professor – Nursing

The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Staten Island (CSI) is announcing a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing position. The role is full-time and in-person, teaching in undergraduate and graduate curricula within the Nursing Department at CSI in Staten Island, NY.

The appointment is anticipated to begin Fall 2027. Required qualifications include a doctoral degree in nursing, NY RN licensure, and at least three years of clinical practice and academic teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing (PhD, EdD, or DNP)
• New York State license as a registered nurse, unencumbered
• Three (3) years of clinical nursing practice
• Three (3) years of academic teaching experience with nursing students

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate nursing courses
• Collaborate with the Nursing Department on curriculum and scholarly activities
• Contribute to service roles and academic outreach

Skills

Licensed RN

Clinical nursing practice

Academic teaching experience

Education

Nursing Doctoral degree (PhD/EdD/DNP)

Master's degree in nursing (if doctorate not in nursing)

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Professor - Nursing

Job ID: 32860

Location: College of Staten Island

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The College of Staten Island (CSI) is excited to announce a tenure-track Assistant Professor rank faculty position for the Nursing Department in Staten Island, New York. The Nursing Department is a member of the consortium of three senior City University of New York (CUNY) colleges that offer undergraduate and graduate nursing degrees. The College of Staten Island offers two prelicensure programs (AAS and 4-year BS), as well as the RN-BS, Masters (Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (Advanced Clinical Care) programs. This position is for a dynamic faculty member eager to collaborate and teach in undergraduate and graduate curricula.

The CSI nursing faculty position presents an exceptional opportunity for the successful candidate to participate in the continued intellectual and institutional growth and development of the long-standing Nursing Department within the City University of New York.

This position is anticipated to begin in Fall 2027 and is a full-time, in-person teaching position. Generally, full-time faculty at CUNY (except library faculty) have annual leave from the day after spring commencement until three days, excluding Saturday and Sunday, before August 30.

CSI is a senior CUNY college organized around two academic divisions and two schools with over many professional areas. CSI's internationally recognized faculty passionately engage in scholarly and artistic activities, and together with a strong professional staff, lead students through transformational learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. The college is situated on a 204-acre tree-lined spacious site with recently built student dormitories and is currently engaging in capital expansion. CSI is a hub of intellectual and artistic activity, a community partner, and source of economic impact and job creation for the greater Staten Island area.

The college's faculty, administration, and staff are committed to educational excellence as they instill in students an enduring love of learning and respect for pluralism and diversity. The college community recognizes its responsibility to strive for the common good, including an informed appreciation for the interdependence of all people, and providing students with opportunities for successful careers.

The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in nursing. Other qualifications include the ability to teach successfully and provide service; commitment to academic and inclusive excellence; strong communication skills; and the ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree in nursing (PhD, EdD, or DNP). If earned doctorate is not in nursing, must have a master's degree in nursing.
• New York State license as a registered nurse, unencumbered, with current registration. If not licensed and registered in New York State, must have an unencumbered registered nurse license in another state in the United States and be eligible to obtain licensure in New York State following hire.
• Three (3) years of clinical nursing practice
• Three (3) years of academic teaching experience with nursing students in classroom and clinical sites.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse certification and experience.
• Evidence of professional scholarship activities in nursing such as research, publications, quality improvement projects, conference presentations.
• Experience in writing grants
• Knowledge of simulation standards of best practice.
• Experience with academic accreditation and writing curricular reports.

COMPENSATION

$59,256 - $98,231

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

Generally, full-time faculty at CUNY (except library faculty) have annual leave from the day after spring commencement until three days, excluding Saturday and Sunday, before August 30. Salary is distributed over 26 pay periods annually.

CLOSING DATE

December 15, 2026

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.