Assistant Professor of Nursing

Linfield University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition Remission and Exchange Program

Job summary

Linfield University seeks a full-time nursing faculty member passionate about teaching and learner-centered education. The position requires a doctoral or master's degree in Nursing, an Oregon Nursing license, and three years of full-time nursing practice experience.

Linfield University offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans, ensuring a supportive work environment. Join a dedicated faculty team at the School of Nursing in Portland, Oregon, and contribute to the education of future nursing professionals.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree for tenure track or master's for non-tenure track roles.
• Eligibility for Oregon Nursing license required.
• Minimum three years of full-time nursing practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach pre-licensure nursing students using a learner-centered approach.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the nursing curriculum.
• Engage in effective teaching methodologies.

Skills

Effective teaching at BSN/graduate level

Health care simulation experience

Education

Doctoral or master's degree in Nursing

Oregon Nursing license

Job description

Our innovative nursing programs seek creative faculty who are passionate about teaching, and who have a commitment to learner-centered education. Linfield's concept-based nursing curriculum provides a quality education derived from a liberal arts foundation, nursing theory and research. We are actively seeking candidates for a full-time teaching position.

Linfield University is a private, comprehensive undergraduate/graduate institution with a main campus in McMinnville, Oregon. The School of Nursing is in Northeast Portland. Approximately 400 students are enrolled in the on-ground pre-licensure programs with NCLEX pass rates above the national average. Oregon's first Master's Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN) graduate program launched in 2023 for students entering the profession with a previous bachelor's degree. Nursing students have clinical experiences in a wide variety of healthcare facilities and in the innovative simulation program on campus.

Our Benefits Stand Out:

Linfield University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan; life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage at no cost. Linfield offers a Tuition Remission and Exchange Program for spouses and dependents who meet the eligibility requirements. Benefits may vary depending on the actual faculty appointment offered.

Required Qualifications

All faculty candidates must possess

1) a doctoral (tenure track) or master's degree (non tenure track) in Nursing

2) an Oregon Nursing license (or eligibility for licensure in Oregon)

3) three years of full-time nursing practice experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of effective teaching at the BSN and/or graduate level.

Experience in health care simulation.

Previous experience in a higher education setting.

A terminal degree in nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD)

Screening of Applications Begins Immediately

Screening of applications begins immediately and the position will be open until filled. To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following documents as ONE complete PDF file.

• Letter of interest, including a description of what makes applicant qualified to teach pre-licensure nursing students.
• CV

For additional information about School of Nursing faculty opportunities, please contact:

Julie Fitzwater

Associate Professor/Associate Dean

School of Nursing

[e-mail]

Linfield University participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and work eligibility of all new employees.

To apply, please submit your application materials through the Linfield University employment portal. We look forward to learning more about how your experience and passion align with our mission.

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