Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing, Community Health

About the Role

This full-time, on-campus faculty position is dedicated to undergraduate nursing education, offering an exciting opportunity to prepare the next generation of practice-ready, Christ-centered nurse leaders. The faculty member will provide leadership in community health nursing education, community engagement, and student mentorship, preparing graduates to address individual and population health needs through health promotion, disease prevention, and care of vulnerable and underserved populations. The position strengthens partnerships with local healthcare and community organizations to expand high-quality clinical learning experiences while advancing Palm Beach Atlantic University's mission of preparing nurses to care for the whole person and lead the delivery of Christ-centered healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Teaching
  • Teach undergraduate nursing courses during the fall and spring semesters.
  • Deliver engaging, evidence-based instruction in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and community settings.
  • Integrate current evidence, technology, and best practices into teaching to foster students' clinical judgment, critical thinking, compassionate, patient-centered, and Christ-centered care.
  • Develop, administer, and evaluate student learning using a variety of assessment methods.
  • Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
  • Develop, coordinate, and evaluate community-based clinical experiences.
  • Collaborate with community partners to secure and maintain quality clinical placements that support student learning and service to the community.
• Advising
  • Serve as an academic advisor to undergraduate nursing students in accordance with School of Nursing policies.
  • Meet regularly with assigned advisees to support academic success and professional development.
  • Approve student registration as appropriate.
  • Mentor students in scholarly inquiry, evidence-based practice, and professional growth.
• Scholarship

  The School of Nursing defines scholarship as keeping current with nursing practice, original research, and other scholarly activities such as publications, presentations, and participation in professional nursing organizations.

• Service
  • Serve on School of Nursing and University committees.
  • Contribute to student recruitment, retention, and program evaluation.
  • Provide professional service to the nursing profession and the broader community.
  • Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, and continuous quality improvement activities.
  • Support the mission and strategic initiatives of the School of Nursing and Palm Beach Atlantic University.
• Practice
  • Maintain competence in nursing practice through ongoing clinical engagement and professional development.
  • Maintain an active Florida Registered Nurse license (or eligibility for Florida RN licensure).
  • Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree required (PhD or DNP); PhD in Nursing preferred.
• Current Florida Registered Nurse license or eligibility for Florida licensure before employment.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• One plus years of teaching experience in an accredited nursing program.
• Recent clinical practice experience in community nursing and other related fields.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate nursing education.
• Experience with simulation-based education, community assessment, building partnerships with local agencies, and instructional technologies.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity, including publications, presentations, or grant activity.
• Experience with competency-based education, curriculum development, and evaluation.
• Prior collegiate-level teaching experience (preferred).
• Commitment to teaching excellence and service to the college, university, and community.
• Demonstrated Christian commitment and the ability to integrate faith into coursework.

About Palm Beach Atlantic University

Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, nondenominational Christian university in West Palm Beach, Florida, known for its faith-guided academics and ocean-side location. It offers a liberal arts curriculum with a focus on developing character and promoting spiritual growth. PBA has a main campus in downtown West Palm Beach and an online program.

Schedule

Full-time position with a teaching load of 12 load contact hours per semester.