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University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Assistant Professor in Nursing - 2618

Position Number: 6282496
Location: Pembroke, NC
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

Assistant Professor in Nursing - 2618

Division: Academic Affairs
Department: McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing
Working Title: Assistant Professor in Nursing - 2618
Vacancy Type: Tenure Track Faculty

Min T/E Requirements:

Doctoral degree in nursing or health related field
Masters in Nursing
Unrestricted North Carolina RN license or compact state required.
Minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a nurse educator.
Ability to meet North Carolina Board of Nursing requirements for faculty teaching in a nursing program.
Experience in higher education teaching, curriculum development, and student advisement.
Demonstrated potential for research, scholarship, and external funding applications.
A strong record of research and scholarly publications.

FTE: 1
Salary Range:
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Position #: 2618
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months per Year: 9
Work Schedule:
Work Schedule Type:

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:
Provide quality instruction, mentoring, and advising to nursing students allowing them successful completion of nursing Pre-licensure BSN, RN-BSN and graduate degrees.

Primary Purpose of Position:
Serve as faculty member and achieve University requirements in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Job Description:
The McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing recently transitioned from a thriving department that experienced exponential growth in the areas of workforce development, community service, and research. The School of Nursing invites highly qualified applicants to apply for a full-time tenure-track faculty position.
As part of our transition the School of Nursing is currently seeking an individual with educational preparation and a drive for innovative teaching approaches to accomplish the 2030 Future of Nursing Continued Vision, and AACN's Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education. The individual should have a keen interest in teaching, community service, and scholarship.

As a nationally accredited program, we prepare the nursing workforce to serve rural, urban, and global populations through our pre-licensure BSN, RN-BSN, RN-MSN, and graduate nursing programs.

This is a 9-month position with the opportunity for summer teaching.

UNCP is a doctorally granting university and one of 17 schools that comprise the University of North Carolina system. With a total enrollment of approximately 7,700 students, the university offers 41 undergraduate and 19 graduate degree programs. The UNCP main campus is located in Pembroke, North Carolina, a quiet, safe community located 15 minutes from Lumberton. Located just off Interstate 95 halfway between Boston and Miami, our campus is convenient to many major metro areas of the Carolinas. From UNCP you can easily reach the picturesque mountains of western North Carolina as well as world-famous beaches and resorts along the coastline. UNCP is one of the safest schools in the University of North Carolina System and one of the most diverse schools in the South. UNCP is a dynamic educational institution committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

The successful candidates' primary responsibilities include assisting the nursing faculty team in curriculum design and review, providing classroom and clinical instruction, student advisement, and participating in departmental governance as well as official activities of the School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, and University. Other responsibilities include contributing to the development of the nursing profession through research and scholarship as well as engaging in community and professional service associated with the area of expertise.

Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant instructions: Please attach a current CV, a cover letter of interest, and a current nursing license. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Management Preference:

Five (5) years of experience in a nursing practice area.
Experience teaching at the baccalaureate and/or master's level (minimum requirement).
Experience in online and hybrid teaching methodologies.
Active participation in professional nursing organizations.

Lic or Certifications Required by Statute or Regulation: Unrestricted RN license in the state of North Carolina or compact state required.

Job Opening Date: 06/06/2025
Job Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Posting Category: Faculty
Posting Number: EPA01042

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/12485