Assistant Professor of Nursing

Type of Position: Faculty

Department: College of Nursing

Appointment Length: Aug – May (9 mo)

Tenure Status
2 – Tenure Track

Academic Rank
3 – Assistant Professor

Is this considered a “term” position?
No

Benefits Eligible?: Yes

F.T.E.: 1.00

Grant Funded Position?: No

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching:
Participates in the development and evaluation of the BSN program.

Develops, teaches, and evaluates assigned courses, predominately in the BSN program.
Evaluates student performance on exams and course assignments.
Evaluates student performance in the clinical environment; including skills lab and simulation lab.
Assumes responsibility for serving as a course coordinator, as appropriate.
Coordinates clinical rotation with clinical agency and clinical adjuncts.
Teaches the equivalent of 12 credits per semester, includes theory, clinical, skills lab and simulation lab.
Participate in ongoing course and curriculum revision.

Service:
Provides engaged service at the programmatic, college, university and community levels.
Participates in course and programmatic assessment activities.
Participates in community and professional activities.
Participates in student recruitment and retention activities.
Advises currently enrolled and perspective students.

Scholarship:
Maintains appropriate scholarly and professional development activities.
Provides expertise in the area of medical-surgical nursing.

Leadership:
Contributes to the continuing innovation and development of the programs in the College of Nursing.
Participates in the assessment, evaluation, and accreditation of the College of Nursing programs and the University
Participates in, manage, or lead projects within the College of Nursing, and University as requested.
Serve as course coordinator when appointed to do so.

Performs related duties as necessary and as assigned.

Minimum Required Education

PhD preferred, Masters of Science in Nursing required

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Active unencumbered RN license in WV or multistate required
Preferred specialty certification or CNE

Required Licenses Certs Summary

Active unencumbered RN license in WV or multistate required
Preferred specialty certification or CNE

Minimum Required Qualifications

Three years experience as a RN, preferably in acute care.

Required Quals Summary

Three years experience as a RN, preferably in acute care.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD preferred, Masters of Science in Nursing required.

Requisition Number: 2026027FP

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Hire Date: August 2026

Job Close Date: 03/04/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Quicklink for Posting: https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/10267

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