On-Campus Tenure-Track Nursing Educator (BSN)

Nevada State University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match 19.25%

24 annual leave days

30 sick leave days

12 paid holidays

Educational benefits

Health insurance plans

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for three 12-month tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing positions starting January 2027. The roles focus on a growing on-the-ground pre-licensure BSN program and are not remote.

We seek outstanding nurse educators who collaborate across departments, uphold Caring Science in teaching, and support underrepresented student populations. Competitive benefits accompany a robust teaching and service expectation.

Qualifications

• PhD or doctoral degree in nursing or related discipline from an institution accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education.
• MSN degree from an institution accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education.
• Active and unencumbered RN license in Nevada, or eligible to obtain it by endorsement.
• At least three (3) years of direct patient care experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence in nursing at the college/university level.
• Evidence of leadership ability and ability to act as a resource for new nurse educators.
• Commitment to creating an academic environment that supports students while holding them accountable for meeting minimum expectations.
• Commitment to the promotion of Caring Science in every interaction with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Teach 30 credits per academic year across three semesters.
• Teach upper-level courses in the BSN program in various formats (in-person lab, clinical, hybrid, online).
• Serve on departmental and college-wide committees.
• Conduct required weekly office hours.
• Be available to students, staff, and faculty.
• Student advising.
• Participate in college-wide events.
• Engage in scholarly activity for promotion and tenure.
• Use experience as a nurse educator to act as a faculty resource.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Nursing.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Mentoring

Leadership

Oral and written communication

Caring Science

Education

PhD in Nursing

MSN degree

Job description

Nevada State University invites applications for three 12-month tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing positions starting January 2027. The roles focus on a growing on-the-ground pre-licensure BSN program and are not remote.

We seek outstanding nurse educators who collaborate across departments, uphold Caring Science in teaching, and support underrepresented student populations. Competitive benefits accompany a robust teaching and service expectation.