Associate Professor

Southeastern Louisiana University; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing to begin Spring 2027. The role will teach at undergraduate and/or graduate levels, with duties that promote interaction among students, faculty, the university, and the community to support student success in classroom and clinical settings.

Candidates should have a record of continuous professional development and engage in scholarly activities such as research, publishing, and

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Nursing required by date of hire.
• Unencumbered RN license in Louisiana.
• Two years of clinical RN experience.
• Commitment to working with diversity.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses.
• Foster interactive learning with students, faculty, the university, and the community.
• Engage in scholarly activities including research, publishing, and presenting.
• Provide service through committees, student guidance, and community involvement.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Diversity commitment

Computer proficiency

Education

Doctorate in Nursing

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeast Louisiana University. Southeast Louisiana University's School of Nursing invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing to begin Spring 2027.

This position will teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level as needed. Teaching efforts must demonstrate activities that encourage interaction with other students, faculty, the university, and/or the community, and support student success and learning in the classroom and clinical setting.

The successful candidate must have a record of continuous professional development and engage in scholarly activities such as research, publishing, and presenting.

Service to the University through committee work and participation in special projects and activities, service to students through academic and career guidance and participation in and support of student activities, and service to the community through activities utilizing professional knowledge and expertise, are expected of this position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A doctorate degree in Nursing conferred by the date of hire
• An unencumbered RN license in the state of Louisiana
• Two years clinical experience as an RN
• Must be committed to working with diversity

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior teaching experience
• APRN Certification

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Proficient computer skills (i.e., word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Effective interpersonal communication skills

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Vita
• Copies of Transcripts (Only an unofficial transcript for the Highest degree is required at application. Official transcripts for all degrees will be required upon employment.)

Posting Close Date October 26, 2026

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeast Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals.

Southeast is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.