Nursing - Assistant Professor

Hope College; Holland, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope College in Holland, Michigan 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. Responsibilities include developing and delivering high-quality instruction, supervising students in

Qualifications

• Earned PhD in Nursing or closely related nursing terminal degree by the time of appointment or ABD and expected to complete within one year of hire.
• Current or eligible for registered nurse licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Demonstrated evidence of effective teaching or clinical education.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to Hope College's liberal arts mission and inclusive excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality instruction in undergraduate nursing courses.
• 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 quality improvement.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Mentoring

Advising

Education

PhD in Nursing or related nursing terminal degree

Registered Nurse licensure in Michigan

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering high-quality instruction;
• Designing, administering, and evaluating student learning experiences and assessments;
• Supervising students in clinical and practicum settings;
• Advising and mentoring students academically and professionally;
• Contributing to curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement.

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

Is this a visiting faculty position?

Is this a visiting faculty position? No

Rank

Rank Assistant

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current or eligible for registered nurse licensure in the State of 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 terminal degree by the time of appointment. Candidates who are All But Dissertation ( ABD ) and are expected to complete the doctoral degree by the date of appointment or within one year of hire are encouraged to apply.
• Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. Hope College is grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and strives for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage with and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their Christian faith, commitment to the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shape their work as teachers, scholars, and mentors. More guidelines for Hope College candidate’s response to the mission statement 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-based practice, or capstone/practicum projects.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly activity with the potential to establish and sustain a program of scholarship consistent with tenure expectations.
• Commitment to student-centered teaching and mentoring within a liberal arts environment.

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

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 Number

Posting Number 2026-004FR

Job Posting Open Date

Job Posting Open Date 08/04/2026

Job Posting Close Date

Job Posting Close Date 09/20/2026

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled No

Is this position available for sponsorship

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