Posting Summary
Working Title: Assistant Professor of Nursing
Type of Position: Faculty
Department: College of Nursing
Appointment Length: Aug - May (9 mo)
Tenure Status: 2 - Tenure Track
Academic Rank: 3 - Assistant Professor
Is this considered a "term" position? No
Benefits Eligible? Yes
Published Salary:
F.T.E.: 1.00
Grant Funded Position? No
If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date:
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching
- Participates in the development and evaluation of the ASN and/or BSN program
- Develops, teaches, and evaluates assigned courses
- Evaluates student performance on exams and course assignments
- Evaluates student performance in the clinical environment; including skills lab and simulation lab
- Assumes responsibility for serving as a course coordinator, as appropriate
- Coordinates clinical rotation with clinical agency and clinical adjuncts
- Teaches 12 credits per semester, includes theory, clinical, skills lab and simulation lab
- Participate in ongoing course and curriculum revision
Service
- Provides engaged service at the programmatic, School, University and community levels
- Participates in course and programmatic assessment activities
- Participates in community and professional activities
- Participates in student recruitment and retention activities
- Advises currently enrolled and perspective students
Scholarship
- Maintains appropriate scholarly and professional development activities
- Provides expertise in the area of medical-surgical nursing
Leadership
- Contributes to the continuing innovation and development of the programs in the School of Nursing
- Participates in the assessment, evaluation, and accreditation of the School of Nursing programs and the University
- Participates in, manage, or lead projects within the School of Nursing, and University as requested
Performs related duties as necessary and as assigned.
Minimum Required Education
Masters of Science in Nursing (required or near completion)
Doctoral degree in nursing preferred
Minimum of two (2) years recent experience in academic nursing education
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
Unencumbered license as a Registered Professional Nurse in WV
Required Licenses Certs Summary
Unencumbered license as a Registered Professional Nurse in WV
Minimum Required Qualifications
Masters of Science in Nursing (required or near completion)
Doctoral degree in nursing preferred
Required Quals Summary
Masters of Science in Nursing (required or near completion)
Doctoral degree in nursing preferred
Preferred Qualifications
NA
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number: 2026047FP
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Hire Date: ASAP
Position End Date (if temporary):
Job Open Date: 08/11/2026
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Applicant Instructions:
Advertising Summary:
Quicklink for Posting: https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/11671
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Certification/License
- Transcript #1
- Transcript #2
- Transcript #3
Contact Us
For questions relating to Faculty/Staff positions, please e-mail the Human Resources Office at HR@fairmontstate.edu or call (304) 367-4111.
For questions relating to Student Employment, please e-mail the Student Employment Office at studentjobs@fairmontstate.edu or call (304) 367-4836.
