Nursing - Assistant Professor

About the Role

Hope College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Nursing. The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate nursing courses in nursing research, adult health (medical-surgical) nursing, and other BSN courses as assigned. Teaching responsibilities may include classroom, laboratory, clinical, and practicum instruction.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintaining an active program of scholarship
• Engaging in ongoing professional development
• Providing service to the department, college, and profession consistent with the expectations of a tenure-track appointment at Hope College

Qualifications

Required:

• 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:

• 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