Assistant Professor of Nursing (Tenure-Track)

Posting Details

Position Information

Department/College

College of Arts & Sciences

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Nursing (Tenure-Track)

Job Category

Faculty

Posting Number

00507

FLSA

Exempt

Full or Part Time

Full-Time

Other

Temporary

No

If Temporary, number of months

Position Summary Information

Duties

SUMMARY:

The College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) Nursing Unit at Athens State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing. Faculty at Athens State University support the University's mission of providing student-centered, quality education and are committed to the success of our students, and the university. This involves teaching effectiveness, scholarship, institutional service, and professional and community service. During the 9-month contract of employment, faculty members are expected to be available to assist and work with students and respond to unit, division, college, and institutional needs.

In addition to adhering to the general faculty guidelines, as specified by Athens State University, the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Provost/VPAA, duties include:

DUTIES:

Teach a variety of upper-division (junior/senior) courses in support of programs in nursing in the online course delivery format

Develop, revise, and deliver courses that ensure quality and effective assessment

Work with and advise a range of students in nursing to assist them in achieving academic and career success

Engage in research/scholarship/professional development appropriate for a teaching institution to maintain currency in disciplinary field(s)

Maintain office and student contact hours

Serve on university, college, department, and nursing unit committees and assist with accreditation efforts as needed

Participate in the recruitment activities of the nursing unit, college, and university as appropriate

Assist in the proposal, development, and delivery of graduate nursing programs and certificate nursing programs

Assume any other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by administrative personnel

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

An earned DNP, EdD, or PhD in Nursing or closely related health care field

Hold active and unencumbered Nurse Licensure Compact (Multi-State RN License)

Minimum of 5 years of college-level teaching experience.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

Experience in online nursing education

Hold Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) designation

Experience with Master of Science in Nursing program development and accreditation

Salary Schedule

Salary Band: AS230

To view salary schedules, visit: resources/salary-schedule-tables/Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Posting Detail Information

University Information

Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Approximately 3,000 students each semester have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where over 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 95% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was named the Most Affordable College in Alabama by The Best Schools, as well as a 2024 Great College to Work For by ModernThink. Athens State offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 392 full and part-time employees with approximately 88 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. 83% of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. Athens State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Athens, Alabama is located in North Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society's "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.

EEO Statement

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.

Background Check Statement

In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies qualifications for the position.

Note: Credential evaluations are needed for all transcripts obtained outside the U.S. before uploading and submitting an application. (Credential evaluators should provide course-by-course evaluations and transcribed in English.)

Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Additional Information

Athens State University participates in the E-verify System to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

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Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and the position will remain "open until filled".

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