Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

Hood College is seeking a full-time (10-month), tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing under the general direction of the Graduate Nursing Program Director, the Nursing Department Chair, and the Dean of the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences. The expected start date is January 2027.

About the Role

Preferred candidates will possess teaching experience in a baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing program. The successful candidate will demonstrate ability, or strong potential for success, in teaching with excellence across the nursing curriculum, with a focus on adult health, including health assessment and integrated pathophysiology. In addition to teaching, the faculty member is expected to advise nursing students and participate in the work of the department and Ruth Whitaker Holmes School of Behavioral and Health Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Teaching (60%)
  • Demonstrate an ability or potential for quality teaching.
  • Teach 21 credits in nursing (both undergraduate and graduate as assigned).
  • Plan courses, write syllabi, and design assignments to meet Hood College and departmental curriculum requirements and assessment needs, utilizing a variety of teaching techniques.
  • Present lectures and supervise class activities on topics appropriate to the course material.
  • Instruct students in course content and provide learning opportunities in and out of the classroom to achieve course objectives.
  • Critique performance on various assignments to measure the quality of learning, facilitate skill building, challenge students’ assumptions, and reinforce concepts, including practical application of new skills.
  • Maintain weekly office hours, be available before and after class, and be in contact with students as appropriate to address problems and resolve issues.
  • Utilize digital and electronic platforms such as Blackboard and Chalk & Wire in instruction, record-keeping, and data collection.
• Scholarship/Professional Development (20%)
  • Conduct, present, and/or publish research in the field, ideally involving students.
  • Participate in other scholarly activities in the field.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development in the field, as well as in teaching/pedagogy.
• Service (20%)
  • Serve as advisor or committee member for master’s students.
  • Advise graduate master’s students.
  • Support and participate in College committees.
  • Serve as an actively engaged member of the department and School of Behavioral and Health Sciences.

Requirements

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of both undergraduate and/or graduate level teaching experience in nursing.
• Unencumbered RN license (Maryland) or multi-state license.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of recent clinical practice as an RN.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in academic or clinical settings.
• Terminal degree (PhD or DNP). If PhD-prepared, must have a master’s degree in nursing.

Skills

• Technology Skills
  • Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and Internet.
  • Ability to learn new applications quickly, including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software.
• Language Skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers in person and by phone.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills
  • Proficient with statistical and financial concepts.
  • Ability to apply concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting, and interpreting reports.
  • Ability to draw conclusions from reports and make cost-effective decisions regarding programs.
• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans.
  • Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use fingers, hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
• Required to sit.
• May occasionally be required to stand and lift and move up to twenty-five pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Moderate noise level.
• Interaction with other employees, students, the public, telephones, and other office equipment.

Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $72,000 to $80,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation for work completed beyond the minimum contracted teaching load may be provided.

Benefits

Hood College offers excellent benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition benefits.