Assistant​/Associate Professor of Nursing

Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing Job Description

Nevada State University School of Nursing has a 12-month tenure‑track faculty position available starting January 2027. The Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing position is primarily dedicated to a growing on‑the‑ground pre‑licensure BSN program. This is not a remote position.

We are seeking outstanding nurse educators to work alongside dedicated faculty and staff in a highly collegial, interdisciplinary environment based on Caring Science. In the School of Nursing, Caring Science is infused throughout the curriculum and influences how faculty, staff, and students interact to achieve the institutional teaching mission.

Nevada State University, a four‑year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic‑Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African‑American, and 22% are White.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish.

In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

• Teach 30 credits per academic year across three semesters.
• Teach upper‑level courses in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in a variety of formats (e.g., in‑person lab, clinical and/or didactic, hybrid, online).
• Serve on departmental and college‑wide committees.
• Conduct required weekly office hours.
• Be available to students, staff, and faculty.
• Student advising.
• Participate in college‑wide events.
• Engage in scholarly activity in accordance with expectations for promotion and tenure.
• Use experience as a nurse educator to act as a faculty resource.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Nursing.

• PhD, doctoral degree in nursing, or doctoral degree in a related discipline from an institution accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education.
• MSN degree from an institution accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education.
• Active and unencumbered RN license in Nevada, or eligible to obtain it by endorsement.
• At least three (3) years of direct patient care experience.
• Evidence of strong commitment to…