Tenure-Track Nursing Educator — Community Health & BSN

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Carolina University’s School of Nursing invites applications for an in-person Assistant Professor position in its pre-licensure program. This is a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month appointment with a start date of August 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will teach community/public health and nursing science content, supervise student practicums in western NC, and participate in curriculum development, advising, and university service.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a terminal degree in nursing (DNP, EdD, or PhD).
• At least five years of working experience as a registered nurse.
• Teaching experience in academic settings.
• A scholarly activity and/or research agenda per Boyer model.

Responsibilities

• Teach community/public health and other nursing science content.
• Supervise student practicums in western North Carolina.
• Develop online and traditional courses and advise students.
• Participate in committees and university activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Scholarly activity

Education

Terminal nursing degree (DNP/EdD/PhD)

Job description

Western Carolina University’s School of Nursing invites applications for an in-person Assistant Professor position in its pre-licensure program. This is a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month appointment with a start date of August 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will teach community/public health and nursing science content, supervise student practicums in western NC, and participate in curriculum development, advising, and university service.