Nursing - Assistant Professor
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Education / Teaching
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Nursing
Nurse Educator
Position Information Position Title
Nursing - Assistant Professor
Classification TitleFaculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility DepartmentNursing
Job DescriptionHope College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Nursing. The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate nursing courses in nursing research, adult health (medical-surgical) nursing, and other BSNcourses as assigned. Teaching responsibilities may include classroom, laboratory, clinical, and practicum instruction.
Responsibilities include:- Developing and delivering high-quality instruction;
- Designing, administering, and evaluating student learning experiences and assessments;
- Supervising students in clinical and practicum settings;
- Advising and mentoring students academically and professionally;
- Contributing to curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement.
Faculty are expected to maintain an active program of scholarship,engage in ongoing professional development, and provide service tothe department, college, and profession consistent with the expectations of a tenure-track appointment at Hope College.
Is this a visiting faculty position?No
RankAssistant
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
- Current or eligible for registered nurse licensure in the Stateof Michigan.
- Demonstrated expertise in adult health (medical-surgical) nursing.
- Evidence of effective teaching or clinical education.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
- Earned PhD in Nursing or a closely related nursing terminal degree by the time of appointment. Candidates who are All But Dissertation ( ABD ) and are expected to complete the doctoral degree by the date of appointment or within one year of hire are encouraged to apply.
- Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. Hope Collegeis grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and strives for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage with and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their Christian faith, commitment to the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shape their work as teachers, scholars, and mentors.
Mo reguidelines for Hope College candidate’s response to the mission statement can be found /jobs .
- Experience teaching undergraduate nursing research,evidence-based practice, and adult health (medical-surgical) nursing.
- Experience supervising undergraduate research, evidence-based practice, or capstone/practicum projects.
- Demonstrated record of scholarly activity with the potential to establish and sustain a program of scholarship consistent with tenure expectations.
- Commitment to student-centered teaching and mentoring within aliberal arts environment.
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as acomputers, printers, copy machines;
Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/work spaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
"All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review."
Posting Detail Information Posting NumberFR
Job Posting Open Date08/04/2026
Job Posting Close Date09/20/2026
Open Until FilledNo
Is this position available for sponsorshipNo
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Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply Required DocumentsChristian response
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