ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF NURSING

About the role

Northwestern State University College of Nursing and School of Allied Health seeks an applicant for a 12-month full-time faculty position for the Associate/Bachelor of Science degree programs in nursing available in Shreveport, or off-campus instructional site beginning August 3, 2026. Academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities

• Perform faculty responsibilities in a large, nursing education department at Northwestern State University located on the Shreveport Campus.
• Aid with program expansion in Natchitoches and surrounding areas.
• Teach all classes in a manner that will fully promote academic excellence.
• Evaluate student learning experiences.
• Serve as a role model to students and peers.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding faculty and students in accordance with federal laws and program and university policies.
• Aid with the development, evaluation and revision of policies and procedures within the College of Nursing.
• Attend College of Nursing and/or university functions and committee meetings as assigned.
• Maintain required regular office hours and excellent attendance.
• Advising and counseling students during office hours and/or at other times and settings as needed.
• Participate in activities that promote the College of Nursing, including those that may occur in the evenings, out of town and/or on the weekend.
• Be flexible, collaborative, and cooperative about all college and university activities, maintaining a positive, respectful, and supportive attitude.
• Serve as a Liaison between the College of Nursing and other university departments as well as local, state, and national agencies and professional organizations.
• Comply with university, state, SACSCOC, ACEN, CCNE and/or other guidelines as required.
• Serve on department or college-wide committees and/or state level committees/boards on behalf of NSU CON.
• Represent the college and university positively in interactions with professional and academic groups at local, state, and national levels.
• Utilize a variety of proven teaching methods appropriate to student population and targeted domain of learning.
• Participate in periodic review of course materials, including development of course reports.
• Maintain appropriate expertise and competencies through continuing professional development and pursuit of scholarly activities including teaching pedagogy, grant writing, research, scholarly publication, and presentations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to College of Nursing's goals, values, and objectives.
• Manipulate equipment (locks, push buttons, knobs, switches, and medication administration equipment) using fine motor skills.
• Complete delicate procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
• Safely push a wheelchair, stretcher, or other transport equipment from a patient waiting area or patient room to other parts of the facility.
• Safely transfer a patient from a wheelchair or stretcher to the bed or exam table.
• Raise arms above head and in all directions to manipulate equipment.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours).
• Lift twenty-five (25) pounds of weight and at minimum, ten (10) pounds above head.
• Perform all aspects of CPR, ACLS, PALs, and Basic Life Support as required by specific clinical program.
• Employ diagnostic reasoning (select graduate students).
• Communicate effectively in English (via verbal and written means) with patients, family members, physicians, and all members of the health care team.
• Read and quickly comprehend written instructions to deliver appropriate patient care.
• Document written and electronic records and assignments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Willingly receive and provide feedback.
• Process and communicate information on the patient's status with accuracy, in a timely manner, to members of the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• A Masters in Nursing required, however, a Doctorate is preferred (required for academic rank of Associate Professor).
• Eligible for membership on undergraduate and graduate faculty.
• Unencumbered licensure status as an RN or APRN in the state of Louisiana; or eligible for Louisiana licensure.
• At least three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.
• At least three (3) years of nurse educator experience; three (3) or more preferred.