Faculty-Nursing

Johnson & Wales University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island seeks a full-time nursing faculty member to provide students with a rich academic experience through teaching, curriculum development, and student advising. The role involves sustaining current expertise and contributing to program outcomes and university service.

The position requires a Master’s in Nursing (Rhode Island licensure upon hire) with doctoral degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or related field
• Valid Rhode Island nursing license or ability to obtain upon hire
• Doctoral degree in nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the discipline
• Delivers current and relevant course material in a motivating manner
• Assesses course objectives and teaching methods to improve outcomes
• Supports student advising and program choices
• Participates in data analysis discussions to improve curricula
• Leads or participates in program and course development and revision
• Attends university events and supports enrollment and retention activities
• Fulfills faculty responsibilities as outlined in the faculty manual
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Teaching

Nursing knowledge

Curriculum development

Student advising

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Doctoral degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Job no: 11305
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Faculty, Academics, Calendar Year (12-Month), Campus Based

Summary

Faculty members are responsible for providing students with a rich, relevant and engaging academic experience. The faculty role encompasses teaching, student outcomes assessment, curriculum development, student advising, and university service. Faculty continuously engage in professional development while maintaining current expertise in the applicable content area and developing students through effective and innovative teaching and learning practices.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline or profession
• Uses strategies and skills necessary to support student learning and prepares and delivers current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating manner
• Continually assesses course objectives and instructional methods to improve teaching and learning
• Uses formative and summative assessments of student learning within assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomes
• Establishes a student and advisor relationship that provides guidance with regard to program choices and career possibilities and supports student educational growth through guided decision making
• Supports the university's outcomes initiatives by working to refine and revise course assignments and evaluation tools and leading or participating in data analysis discussions to make program and course improvements
• Facilitates development and revision of programs and courses, assuring alignment within the program description and outcomes, course objectives and content, as well as university curriculum standards
• Attends commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, department meetings, committee meetings, professional development programs, and other university events, as applicable
• Supports student enrollment and retention by participating in university events, advising student clubs and organizations, and assisting with admissions activities
• Adheres to and fulfills the responsibilities of all faculty members as outlined in the faculty manual
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or a related field of study from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
• Valid license to practice as a registered nurse in Rhode Island or ability to obtain such licensure upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in nursing or a related field of study

This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, sick time, vacation time, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA), educational assistance benefits, and an employee assistance program. Participation in any benefit is subject to meeting eligibility criteria. The university reserves the right to modify, amend or terminate any benefit or benefit programs as they apply to any participants, including but not limited to current and former employees. This is only a summary; the full details, which control, are in the applicable plan documents. Please refer to the JWU Employment Site for more information.

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

College/university transcripts are required upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 29 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled