East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University

9-Month Academic Graduate Nursing Faculty (Tenure/Tenure-Track)

TN, United States · Junior · Contract

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About the role

  • The ETSU College of Nursing, Department of Graduate Nursing Programs, invites applications for a 9-month, open-rank, tenured/tenure-track faculty position.
  • Successful candidates will be expected to contribute primarily to teaching in the graduate nursing program.

Responsibilities

  • Documents needed to apply:
  • Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a wide range of faculty, staff, students, and clinical partners.

Requirements

  • DNP or PhD in Nursing (exceptional candidates completing their PhD may be considered but must be awarded prior to the hire date).
  • Active/unencumbered RN licensure in the State of Tennessee or compact/multistate required by the date of hire.
  • However, the incumbent should have the ability to contribute to the College's teaching, research, and service responsibilities across undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Exempt positions are required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
  • An official transcript will be required upon hire. Copies and/or unofficial transcripts will be acceptable for application purposes only.
  • The Department of Undergraduate Programs is home to over 45 full-time faculty and 700 students across five (5) tracks including the Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN (Johnson City, Kingsport, Sevierville), LPN-BSN, and RN-BSN/Dual Degree.
  • It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
  • Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Exempt positions are required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days.
  • An official transcript will be required upon hire.

Nice to have

  • Physical Demands
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and balance.
  • The employee may occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, and/or move more than 100 pounds.
  • The employee must be able to perceive and respond to sounds and alarms
  • communicate effectively with others
  • The employee may stand, walk, and/or sit in various settings for up to 12 hours at a time in addition to the preparation and closure of a clinical shift.
  • Rapid mobility may also be required on occasion.
  • Physical expectations of an assigned clinical facility may vary and be subject to change.

Compensation

  • Salary and rank commensurate with education and experience.
  • East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs.

Benefits

  • Knowledge of computer/audiovisual software and technology, including learning management systems and supplemental instructional platforms.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based nursing education practices.
  • Knowledge of current healthcare practices including current technologies.

Company info

  • College of Nursing Overview The College of Nursing is part of the University's Academic Health Sciences Center, which also includes the James H.

Equal opportunity

  • ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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