Nursing - Assistant Professor

Description Responsibilities include: Developing and delivering high-quality instruction; Designing, administering, and evaluating student learning experiences and assessments; Supervising students in clinical and practicum settings; Advising and mentoring students academically and professionally; Contributing to curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement. Faculty are expected to maintain an active program of scholarship, engage in ongoing professional development, and provide service to the department, college, and profession consistent with the expectations of a tenure-track appointment at Hope College. Required Qualifications Current or eligible for registered nurse licensure in the State of Michigan. Demonstrated expertise in adult health (medical-surgical) nursing. Evidence of effective teaching or clinical education. Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills. Earned PhD in Nursing or a closely related nursing terminal degree by the time of appointment. Candidates who are All But Dissertation (ABD) and are expected to complete the doctoral degree by the date of appointment or within one year of hire are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. Hope College is grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and strives for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage with and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their Christian faith, commitment to the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shape their work as teachers, scholars, and mentors. More guidelines for Hope College candidate’s response to the mission statement can be found at hope.edu/jobs. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching undergraduate nursing research, evidence-based practice, and adult health (medical-surgical) nursing. Experience supervising undergraduate research, evidence-based practice, or capstone/practicum projects. Demonstrated record of scholarly activity with the potential to establish and sustain a program of scholarship consistent with tenure expectations. Commitment to student-centered teaching and mentoring within a liberal arts environment. Pre-employment Screenings “All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.” Posting Detail Information Posting Number 2026-004FR Job Posting Open Date 08/04/2026 Job Posting Close Date 09/20/2026 Open Until Filled No Is this position available for sponsorship No Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/5512 Posted On 9/9/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor Faculty School/Institution Hope College Job Location Holland, MI