Assistant​/Associate Professor of Graduate Nursing

Assistant / Associate Professor of Graduate Nursing

Job Summary:

This is a College of Graduate Nursing Faculty-level position within Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with an administrative appointment. Together, the faculty role of Assistant or Associate Professor of Graduate Nursing (PCN F03343) and the administrative role Site Dean, CGN – NW (PCN A04020) comprise a full‑time position (1.0 FTE). The salary range listed in this posting represents the total compensation for the combined Administrative and Faculty responsibilities.

The incumbent will serve as a member of the faculty for the College of Graduate Nursing, teach in the CGN programs, participate in college and university committees, conduct scholarly research, and perform other duties as directed by the Site Dean or Dean of the College.

• Teach in the CGN programs with a teaching load appropriate to the balance of other job functions. Teaching assignments vary each semester.
• Act as a faculty advisor to master’s students.
• Participate in recruitment, scholarship development, and facilitation of student clinical experiences.
• Participate in institutional and college activities including Dean’s Cabinet Meetings, CGN committees, university committee work, and college information sessions.
• Participate in college and university events such as Orientation, Commencement, Convocation, and other special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the college or Site Dean.

• Education:
  
  Doctor in Nursing Practice or Ph.D. in Nursing degree.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of one year of full‑time teaching experience in Nursing. State board of nursing approval for teaching in a required subject area.
• Licensure:
  Current RN license.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Expertise and knowledge of nursing and advanced practice; ability to design, implement, and evaluate courses, lectures, and seminars; knowledge of basic and advanced clinical skills; maintain accurate records; communicate with health professionals; work effectively with colleagues and administrators; basic computer literacy and use of emerging teaching technologies; commitment to humanism.

• Experience:
  
  Two years teaching in nursing education.

Work Schedule:

The position is located in Lebanon, Oregon and requires a minimum of three days per week on campus.

Essential functions may involve lifting up to 25 pounds. The employee is frequently required to use hands with a PC, speak, hear, sit, reach, stand, walk, stoop, and occasionally lift. Vision: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus.

The work environment is a typical office setting with low to moderate noise level.

Posting Number: F00875

Posting Date: 04/10/2026

Close Date:
Open Until Filled Yes

To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if the candidate intentionally withheld or misrepresented information.

Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as $ to $ annually.

It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Recommendation #1
• Letter of Recommendation #2
• Letter of Recommendation #3

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Additional Applicant Document