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Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing - 000979
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Position Number: 5486673
Location: Cullowhee, NC
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing - 000979

Western Carolina University

Department: School of Nursing

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Position Summary:

The School of Nursing (SON) invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in its prelicensure track. This is a 9 month, tenure track position. Rank is commensurate with experience. The traditional BSN program is located in Cullowhee NC with courses delivered face to face with some hybrid courses. It is expected that the successful candidate will possess outstanding communication skills, evidence of sustained scholarly activity, teach and develop online and traditional courses, advise students, participate on committees, and other university activities. In addition, Western Carolina University has adopted the Boyer Model of Scholarship to support its commitment to integrated learning, the scholarship of engagement, and the stewardship of place. Requirements: Masters degree in Nursing or BSN and masters in a related field is required; doctoral degree in nursing or a related field is preferred; eligibility for RN licensure in NC; two years teaching experience and two years prior experience in direct patient care as an RN. Applicants must also meet nurse educator requirements as outlined by the NC Board of Nursing. Anticipated start of August or September 2024.

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AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

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To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/28421