Assistant Professor and Program Director for Practical Nursing College

Assistant Professor and Program Director for Practical Nursing (12-Month)

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. A 12‑month appointment is preferred; a 10‑month pro‑rated faculty appointment is also 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.

• 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.

Required:

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Nursing Education; candidates with a bachelor’s degree in nursing who are enrolled in and actively pursuing a master’s degree or higher in nursing will also be considered.
• 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, please 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 benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement options with a defined‑benefit pension plan, educational support, and generous paid time off.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A welcoming, collaborative campus community dedicated to innovation and student success.
• Health Insurance: employer pays 73% to 88% of premiums; PPO or HMO options; exceptional fertility benefits; sick leave coverage for health premium in retirement.
• Dental and Vision: no‑cost benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Educational Support: tuition benefits for continuous learning and professional development.
• Paid Time Off: up to 13 paid sick days per year (increasing with service), 13 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave.
• Retirement Plans: defined‑benefit pension and additional pre‑ and post‑tax voluntary retirement savings options.

Alfred State College hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including career and technical educational opportunities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.

Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the college community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. Alfred State policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law.

These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting the compliance officers/coordinators listed below. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations, and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to:

Kayleigh Jones
Chief Diversity Officer
Alfred State College
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
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