Assistant Professor of Nursing - Tenure Track

Charter Oak State College; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Connecticut State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Nursing (IO-month, Tenure Track) in Willimantic, CT. The department emphasizes teaching across didactic, clinical, lab, and simulation settings with a 12 FLCs workload per semester, plus curriculum development and scholarly activity.

Minimum qualifications include an RN license, a Doctorate in Nursing (PhD/EdD/DNP) and at least five years of clinical nursing experience, plus one year of teaching in academic nursing.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered RN license (CT eligible by start date).
• Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, EdD, or DNP, DNE).
• Minimum of 5 years clinical nursing experience in relevant clinical area.
• Minimum of 1 year teaching experience within academic nursing education.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity.

Responsibilities

• Teach across didactic, clinical, laboratory and simulation settings.
• Maintain a workload of 12 FLCs per semester.
• Contribute to curriculum development and student evaluation.
• Engage in nursing and health science research and service activities.
• Provide academic advising and professional service participation.

Skills

RN license

Scholarly productivity

Teaching experience

Education

Doctorate in Nursing (PhD/EdD/DNP)

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Assistant Professor of Nursing (IO-month), Tenure Track
Department of Health Sciences and Nursing
Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant Professor of Nursing (IO-month), Tenure Trackposition. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.

We are seeking a dynamic, student-centered nursing educator committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and dedicated to preparing ethical, accountable, and diverse healthcare professionals through a liberal arts framework. Our growing program currently has opportunities in pediatric, psychiatric, leadership, community, geriatric, maternity and evidence-based practice nursing.The department of Health Sciences and Nursing is committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative learning environment that prepares graduates to meet evolving healthcare needs. Faculty are expected to support innovation in nursing education and contribute to the continued development of a high-quality baccalaureate program.

The primary responsibility of Eastern Connecticut State University’s Health Sciences and Nursing Department faculty is teaching across didactic, clinical, laboratory, and simulation settings, with a workload expectation of 12 FLCs per semester, while also serving the department through curriculum development, nursing and health science research, program and student evaluation, academic advising, and participation in professional service activities. Faculty are evaluated yearly on teaching, service, research and creative activity, and professional activity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Unencumbered RN license (CT eligible by start date)
• Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, EdD, or DNP, DNE)
• Minimum of 5 years clinical nursing experience in relevant clinical area
• Minimum of 1 year teaching experience within academic nursing education
• Evidence of scholarly productivity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
• Experience with Learning Management Systems

Candidates must meet all clinical agency requirements, including documentation of immunizations (MMR, Hepatitis B), TB screening, and current CPR certification at the time of employment.

Compensation and Employee Benefits:

The Assistant Professor of Nursing, Tenure Track is compensated at the Assistant Professorsalary level in accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.

For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern.

The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.
For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern.

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: [e-mail]