Job Description
Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a tenure track Assistant Professor of Nursing position (10- month). Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of six institutions in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.
The Health Sciences and Nursing department is seeking a dynamic nursing professional who is student centered and aligns with our mission to educate and cultivate accountable, ethical, and diverse future health professionals through outstanding experiential liberal arts education, service, research, and scholarly activities to address the evolving societal health needs in the community. The ideal candidate will encourage and support students to pursue innovative ways to advance nursing practice and contribute to the creation of a center of excellence for baccalaureate-prepared nurses through a supportive and collaborative learning environment. This teaching opportunity focuses on Nursing Fundamentals and Health Assessment, Adult Health, Geriatric nursing, Psychiatric nursing, Maternal and Child health nursing, Pediatric and Community nursing. The Eastern Health Sciences and Nursing Department faculty also serve the department through curriculum development, nursing and health science research, program and student evaluation, academic advising, participation in professional service activities, and clinical/laboratory teaching including simulation.
QUALIFICATIONS
• All applicants must possess a current nursing licensure in the State of CT by the date of hire.
• All applicants must have an advanced degree in Nursing (DNP, or Ph.D.). A doctorate in a
related field is acceptable if an applicant has an MSN.
• Seven years of clinical practice experience in the relevant clinical area.
• Previous teaching experience in an institution of higher education.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills along with interpersonal relationship
strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute through scholarship, teaching, and/or public engagement
to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience.
• Completion of required health indicators (MMR titers, TB status, Hepatitis B, and others as
required by clinical agencies) and CPR at the time of employment.
• Experience with integrating technology into instruction and/or conducting online instruction.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Doctorate in Nursing. (DNP or Ph.D.)
• Record of scholarly productivity.
• Certified Nurse Educator or postgraduate health professions teaching certificate.
• A proven record of excellence in teaching.
• A deep commitment to promoting diversity through academic and research programs.
• Programmatic management and planning experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to
the diversity and excellence of the learning experience.
TO APPLY: Please submit (1)a cover letter; (2) a Curriculum vitae; (3) A copy of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (4) a Research and scholarship statement (innovative concepts that will form the basis of your academic career, experience in proposal development, mentorship of graduate students, etc.); (5) Personal Teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, concepts for new course development, etc.); (6) Documentation of teaching ability (i.e., student and/or colleague evaluations) (7) Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.); (8) 3 professional references.
Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: colemanla@easternct.edu .
Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received, and application materials received by October 30, 2024, will receive the highest consideration.
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