Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

JOB DESCRIPTION

Newberry College invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing in the Department of Nursing. Assistant or Associate depending on experience in higher education and teaching in nursing.

The Department of Nursing offers two pathways for earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree. The B.S.N. Prelicensure Track is for students who want to become nurses. The RN-to-BSN completion track is for registered nurses (R.N.s) who already have an associate degree or a diploma in nursing and who want to take the necessary courses to earn their bachelors degree. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Newberry College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

This is a full-time 9-month faculty role. The successful candidate will deliver high quality nursing courses leading to the BSN program. This is not a remote position. Please apply if you are interested in on-campus instruction at our beautiful location in Newberry, SC.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teach 12-15 credit hours per semester (3-4 classes) modeling evidence-based practice and excellence in patient care.
• Participate in curriculum review and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in faculty governance through service on Program, School, and College committees.
• Serve on departmental and college committees as assigned and contribute to accreditation and assessment activities.
• Support the mission of Newberry College and the Nursing Department to prepare compassionate, competent, and ethical nurse leaders.
• Provide advising and mentoring for students to advance student success.
• Engage in professional and community service.
• Demonstrate collaboration, collegiality, and support for program excellence.

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Nursing (D.N.P., Ed.D., or Ph.D.) from an accredited institution.
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina or a multi-state compact.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.
• Minimum of three years of nursing experience.
• Mandatory on-campus days with some online instruction possible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in campus-based or online nursing education.
• NE accreditation or similar accreditation processes.
• Public speaking, publication, and dissemination of research within nursing.
• Certification as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE).
• Passion for nursing education and to grow with the college and develop programs.
• Simulated lab experience in the academic setting or health system environment.

APPLICATION

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest, C.V., and contact information for three professional references. References will not be checked without the candidates permission.

Electronic application materials should be emailed to Human Resources at human.resources@newberry.edu with the subject line "Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing".