Assistant Professor and Program Director for Practical Nursing

Alfred State College

Location: Alfred, NM

Category: Faculty Bargaining Unit - UUP

Job Type: Full-time

Posted On:
Wed Jun 24 2026

Job Description:

Join Our Team as a Nursing Educator at Alfred State! Make a difference where it matters most by educating the nurses of tomorrow. Alfred State invites passionate nursing professionals to apply for a full-time, tenure‑track Practical Nursing Professor position beginning in Fall 2026. If you are committed to student success and excellence in nursing education, we encourage you to join our dynamic faculty team.

A 12‑month appointment is preferred; however, a 10‑month prorated faculty appointment may also be considered.

The Practical Nursing (PN) Instructor provides classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction to students enrolled in a growing PN program. This role supports student learning, promotes safe and competent nursing practice, and ensures that instruction aligns with state regulations, program standards, and current evidence‑based nursing practice.

Key responsibilities include curriculum development, faculty recruitment and evaluation, didactic, skills, and clinical instruction, budget management, student retention, and maintaining clinical partnerships.

• Impact Future Nurses – Teach and mentor students in the classroom, labs, and clinical settings.
• State‑of‑the‑Art Facilities – Work in a newly renovated nursing building featuring high‑tech simulation labs with moderate and high‑fidelity mannequins.
• Strong Support System – Join a collaborative team of ten full‑time faculty, clinical adjuncts, and dedicated support staff.
• Growing & Respected Programs – Teach in a department with a 50‑year reputation for excellence, including ACEN‑accredited Associate’s and RN to BS in Nursing programs, and our rapidly growing Practical Nursing Certificate Program.

• Develop and deliver engaging course materials.
• Teach and evaluate students in classrooms, labs, and clinical settings.
• Mentor and advise students throughout their nursing journey.
• Play an active role in curriculum development, program assessment, and student recruitment.

This is more than just a faculty position; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of nursing in a cutting‑edge learning environment.

Required:

• Master's degree in Nursing or Nursing Education; will consider candidates with a bachelor’s degree in nursing who are enrolled in and actively pursuing a master's degree or higher in nursing.
• NYS Professional Nursing License & current CPR certification.
• Strong teaching, clinical, communication, and computer skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem‑solving, and organizational abilities.

Preferred:

• Doctorate in Nursing or related field.
• Experience with simulation‑based learning.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, note that Alfred State College is not an E‑Verify employer.

The starting salary for this position is $80,000. Employees are also offered extensive healthcare and retirement options, including the opportunity for a pension.

Benefits options include:

• Cost‑effective health insurance premiums with 73% to 88% covered by the employer.
• PPO or HMO option for personalized healthcare solutions.
• Exceptional fertility benefits available.
• Accumulated sick leave can cover a health insurance premium in retirement.

• No cost dental and vision benefits for employees and eligible dependents.

• Tuition benefits to invest in continuous learning and professional development.

• New employees are eligible for up to 13 paid sick days per year, increasing with years of service.
• Up to 13 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave.

• Various retirement options, including a defined benefits (pension) plan. With the pension, retired employees receive a defined monthly income for the rest of their life.
• Additional pre‑ and post‑tax voluntary retirement savings…