ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF NURSING

About This Job

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 Natchitoches, 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.

Position Details

To Apply: Submit 1) a letter of application, 2) an updated CV, 3) official transcripts (if not from NSU) and 4) a list of three professional references with complete contact information to: Tamara Baxter, Department Head and Interim Senior Director, College of Nursing, Northwestern State University, 175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71497 or email baxtert@nsula.edu. Mailed documents are preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Duties

• Teach all classes in a manner that will promote academic excellence to the fullest extent.
• Provide instruction in areas of expertise.
• Utilize a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to domain of learning.
• Serve as a role model to students and peers.
• Aid in the development, evaluation and revision of curriculum, and policies and procedures within the College of Nursing.
• Maintain required office hours.
• Maintain good attendance.
• Serve as an advisor and mentor for students in the College of Nursing.
• Advises students interested in the program and those currently in the program in regard to the curriculum and APDG requirements.
• Attend College of Nursing and/or University functions and committee meetings as assigned.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the College of Nursing goals and objectives.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Participate in scholarly activities and other creative activities, such as, scholarly research; writing books, book chapters, and/or articles; podium or poster presentations; etc.
• Recruit students to all programs within the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health.
• Represent the College of Nursing and University in a professional manner.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Program Director, Senior Director, Dean, or University Administration.

Benefits

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.