Assistant Professor of Nursing

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility

The Assistant Professor of Nursing is responsible for implementation of the nursing program curriculum consonant with both educational and nursing best practices. The incumbent is required to function as a mentor to his or her students and to serve as a professional practice role model.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Provide assigned students with instruction that exemplifies best educational and nursing practices. This instruction must adhere to program curriculum for the course(s) taught.
• Mentor students in their professional growth so they are prepared for entry into the nursing profession.
• Be a role model for students to enhance their sense of accountability, responsibility, professionalism, and caring.
• Maintain currency in the nursing profession through professional development and continuous self-assessment.
• Participate in the ongoing evaluation, assessment, and improvement of the nursing program curriculum to ensure the achievement of optimum program outcomes.
• Perform related accountabilities and responsibilities as required or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• MSN in Nursing
• 2-5 years of nursing practice
• Eligibility for licensure in Tennessee

Desired Qualifications

• PhD or DNP in Nursing
• 1-5 years in nursing education
• Eligibility for licensure in Tennessee

Physical Requirements

• Work requires the physical demands of standing, bending, lifting, stooping or performing other work requiring light physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) on an occasional basis (up to 15% of time) and frequent walking;
• May involve some contact with potentially hazardous or harmful elements in providing administrative or support services.

Environmental Conditions

• Work involves intermittent to occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions or undesirable elements.