Working/Functional Title
Assistant Professor/Instructor
Position Summary
Michigan State University College of Nursing invites applications for part-time positions of Assistant Professor/Instructor. The College of Nursing promotes the health of individuals and communities through excellent educational programs to prepare nurse leaders for practice, research, and education. These are academic year or one semester, part time, fixed term faculty positions.
The position’s primary responsibility is clinical teaching in a variety of healthcare settings while providing educational oversight to undergraduate nursing students. Collaboration with College of Nursing faculty, administrators, agency staff and students is expected. Assignments are based in East Lansing and a variety of mid- and south Michigan locations. All clinical specialties are encouraged to apply.
Required Degree
Doctorate -in Nursing or related field
Minimum Requirements
DNP or PhD in nursing or related field is required for the rank of Assistant Professor and is preferred for rank of Instructor; Master's degree in Nursing is required.
Unrestricted RN license without probationary status (or eligible)
Knowledge of current clinical standards of patient care in practice specialty which support patient quality outcomes
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in specialty area
Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience
Desired Qualifications
Baccalaureate and higher education teaching experience is desired
Required Application Materials
Resume and cover letter
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin on 3/7/2018 and will continue until filled.
Please address curriculum vitae and cover letter to Dr. Anne Thomas, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Summary of Health Risks
Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other bodily fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.
TB risk or work within 3 feet of human patients in a health care setting or have potential exposure to animals or to specimens with Mycobacterium.