Assistant Professor of Nursing
West Virginia Wesleyan College seeks applicants for a full-time Assistant Professor in Nursing for the 2026-27 academic year.
About the Role
The School of Nursing at Wesleyan boasts BSN, MSN, post-graduate FNP certificate, and DNP programs with a rapidly growing student enrollment. The state-of-the-art simulation lab employs cutting-edge technologies to prepare students to embrace a myriad of opportunities in nursing. Faculty in the school enjoy supportive, collegial relationships and the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary teaching, research, and scholarship.
Founded in 1890, West Virginia Wesleyan is an independent residential college located in the foothills of the Appalachians in Buckhannon, WV, named one of the “100 Best Small Towns in America.” The College is related to the United Methodist Church, with a curriculum committed to intellectual rigor, self-discovery, human dignity, mutual support, social justice, self-discipline, mental and physical wellness, the appreciation of diversity and the natural world, and the judicious use of resources. The College has over 40 undergraduate academic majors, six graduate programs, 21 NCAA Division II sports, comprehensive student life, community engagement, and outdoor recreational programs.
Appointment to tenure track is possible if the qualifications of the successful applicant and the needs of the institution align.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing (Doctorate preferred)
- Current West Virginia unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse
- Recent theory and clinical experience and/or specialty in medical-surgical nursing and critical care nursing preferred
- Recent teaching experience desired
Application Process
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check.
For questions about the position, please contact the Director of the School of Nursing, Dr. Kim White at white.k@wvwc.edu.