FAAssistant Professor

Overview

The School of Nursing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is seeking candidates for two full-time, tenure-track nursing faculty positions. SIUE is classified by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education as a Doctoral/Professional University, and our institution is dedicated to exemplary student instruction.

As a tenure-track faculty member in the School of Nursing, there is an expectation to demonstrate competent teaching across the curriculum, including didactic, clinical, simulation, and online settings in undergraduate and/or graduate programs. Faculty are expected to contribute to curriculum development, student mentorship, and ongoing program evaluation. Additionally, tenure-track faculty are expected to maintain a program of scholarship relevant to the practice of nursing, the nursing profession, and/or the education of nurses, consistent with rank and years in the tenure process, and to engage in service to the School of Nursing, the University, and relevant professional or community constituencies.

Demonstrate competent teaching across the curriculum (didactic, clinical, simulation, online) in undergraduate and/or graduate programs. Contribute to curriculum development, student mentorship, and ongoing program evaluation. Maintain a program of scholarship relevant to nursing practice, the nursing profession, and/or nursing education. Engage in service to the School of Nursing, the University, and relevant professional or community constituencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s of Science in Nursing and an earned doctorate is required.
• Candidates who hold a Juris Doctorate or Medical Doctorate also must have an earned Doctorate in another nursing, education or related field.
• Candidates must have at least two years’ experience in clinical nursing.
• Candidates must possess a current, unencumbered RN License in Illinois and Missouri or be eligible for Illinois and Missouri RN licensure upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will demonstrate teaching experience across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs as well as across multiple modalities such as classroom, clinical, simulation and online.
• Candidates with experience in healthcare/nursing administration, healthcare leadership and/or DNP project oversight are preferred.

Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae with current RN license number and state, research/scholarship statement, teaching philosophy statement, and contact information for three professional references.

SIUE is a state university – benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.

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Date Posted:
February 20, 2026 | This listing expires on March 20, 2026

Edwardsville, Illinois

$69,373-$73,873 commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Assistant Professor

Open Date:
Feb 19, 2026