Nursing - Assistant Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Holland (MI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hope College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Nursing. The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate nursing courses in nursing research, adult health (medical-surgical) nursing, and other BSN courses as assigned.

Teaching responsibilities may include classroom, laboratory, clinical, and practicum instruction. Hope College expects the candidate to maintain an active program of scholarship, engage in professional development, and provide

Qualifications

Current or eligible for RN licensure in Michigan.
Earned PhD in Nursing or related terminal degree by appointment; ABD considered.
Evidence of effective teaching or clinical education; strong communication skills.
Commitment to Hope College's liberal arts mission and inclusive excellence.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver high-quality instruction in undergraduate nursing.
Design, administer, and evaluate student learning experiences and assessments.
Supervise students in clinical and practicum settings.
Advise and mentor students academically and professionally.
Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

RN licensure

Adult health

Teaching experience

Communication

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Nursing

ABD in Nursing (considered)

Job description

Position Information

Position Title

Nursing - Assistant Professor

Classification Title

Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Benefits Eligibility

Department

Nursing

Job Description

Hope College invites applications for a tenure-track facultyposition in the Department of Nursing. The successful candidatewill primarily teach undergraduate nursing courses in nursingresearch, adult health (medical-surgical) nursing, and other BSNcourses as assigned. Teaching responsibilities may include classroom, laboratory, clinical, and practicum instruction.

Responsibilities include:

Developing and delivering high-quality instruction;
Designing, administering, and evaluating student learningexperiences and assessments;
Supervising students in clinical and practicum settings;
Advising and mentoring students academically andprofessionally;
Contributing to curriculum development, program assessment, andcontinuous quality improvement.

Faculty are expected to maintain an active program of scholarship,engage in ongoing professional development, and provide service tothe department, college, and profession consistent with theexpectations of a tenure-track appointment at Hope College.

Is this a visiting faculty position?

Rank

Assistant

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Current or eligible for registered nurse licensure in the Stateof Michigan.
Demonstrated expertise in adult health (medical-surgical)nursing.
Evidence of effective teaching or clinical education.
Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
Earned PhD in Nursing or a closely related nursing terminaldegree by the time of appointment. Candidates who are All ButDissertation ( ABD ) and are expected to complete the doctoraldegree by the date of appointment or within one year of hire areencouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to allaspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. Hope Collegeis grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and strivesfor inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask allcandidates to describe how they will engage with and support theholistic mission of the College, particularly how their Christianfaith, commitment to the liberal arts, and inclusive excellenceshape their work as teachers, scholars, and mentors. Moreguidelines for Hope College candidate’s response to the missionstatement can be found at hope.edu/jobs .

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching undergraduate nursing research,evidence-based practice, and adult health (medical-surgical)nursing.
Experience supervising undergraduate research, evidence-basedpractice, or capstone/practicum projects.
Demonstrated record of scholarly activity with the potential toestablish and sustain a program of scholarship consistent withtenure expectations.
Commitment to student-centered teaching and mentoring within aliberal arts environment.

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing positionfor frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as acomputers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves movingitems over 10 pounds; frequently will move between differentoffices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communicationabilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) thatrequire(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may berequested.

Pre-employment Screenings

"All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review."

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2026-004FR

Job Posting Open Date

08/04/2026

Job Posting Close Date

09/20/2026

Open Until Filled

Is this position available for sponsorship

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/5512