Assistant/Associate Professor
Job Description Summary
The Oakland University School of Nursing is seeking applications for exceptional nurse researchers and educators for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to meet the needs of growing programs, beginning August 15, 2027. Candidates must hold a current Michigan Registered Nurse license or be eligible for Michigan RN licensure.
Expertise in acute care, maternal-child/OB, pediatrics (prefer pediatric acute care NP certification), leadership, psych/mental health nursing (prefer PMH NP certification), simulation, forensic nursing, or adult-geriatric NP (primary care or acute care) is desired, but all qualified applicants will be considered.
The School of Nursing provides high-quality and accessible education to baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral students. Assistant Professors are expected to engage in scholarly activities, teach undergraduate and graduate courses based on their qualifications, and demonstrate a commitment to OU, the SoN, and professional service.
Minimum Qualifications
It is preferred that candidates have a completed doctorate (PhD, DNP, DNSc, etc.) from an accredited university. Applicants who are enrolled in a doctoral program and are all but completed with their dissertation or doctoral project may be considered if they can demonstrate evidence of degree completion prior to employment. Applicants must have evidence of an active or promising program of research, as evidenced by publications in scholarly Journals, presentations at scientific/professional meetings, and grant applications/funding. A minimum of two years of previous/current teaching experience in a nursing program is preferred. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted RN License or be eligible to obtain a Michigan RN license if hired. Candidates must be able to demonstrate exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, upload a curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research statement, contact information for at least three references, and unofficial transcripts.
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Kimberly Holka, Special Instructor/Chair of Faculty Search, at holka@oakland.edu.
School/College & Department/Program Summary
The School of Nursing offers high quality and accessible education through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs (COA) accredited programs, including three BSN tracks (Basic/Traditional, Accelerated Second-Degree, and RN-BSN Completion), five MSN tracks (Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP), Adult-Gerontological Primary Care NP, Family NP, Forensic Nursing, and Clinical Nurse Leader), and two DNP tracks (Nurse Anesthesia and Post-Master’s DNP), in program with post-BSN, post-MSN, and post-DNP options. The search will continue until the position is filled. Submit your complete application as soon as possible; applications submitted after March 15, 2027, may not be reviewed if positions have been filled. After March 15, it is highly recommended that you reach out to the committee chair via email if you are considering applying to learn where we are in the search process. For more information, visit the School of Nursing website: http://www.oakland.edu/nursing.
More About Oakland University
The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community. Learn more about Oakland University’s Mission & Vision and Strategic Plan.
Pay Basis
Open Date
10/14/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Category
Full-time Faculty
EEO Statement
Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity institution.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts (unofficial)
- Teaching Statement
- Research Statement
