Faculty - Nursing

Position Overview

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024 & 2025 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit and Nationally! Baker College is excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated full-time faculty member to join our dynamic Nursing team at the Muskegon campus. This is an exceptional chance to contribute to the growth and success of aspiring nursing professionals while being part of a supportive and collaborative academic environment.

If you’re eager to make a meaningful impact on student success and play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you!

At Baker College, faculty members are at the heart of our mission to provide transformative, high-quality education. Their core responsibility is to inspire student success through exceptional teaching, innovative research, and a deep dedication to service within the academic community. Embracing the dynamic cycle of teaching and learning, our faculty members are committed to creating engaging and impactful learning environments, delivering top-tier instruction, and consistently evaluating and refining their own practices to ensure educational excellence.

Their unwavering focus on the student‑first philosophy drives continuous improvement and fosters the highest standards of academic achievement. Faculty members are responsible for managing classes, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, maintaining attendance and grades, and providing feedback. They use the College’s Learning Management System, ensure curriculum quality, and design engaging, student‑centered activities. Faculty integrate community‑based learning, assess student progress, and communicate results.

They stay current in their fields, maintain professional qualifications, innovate curriculum, build community partnerships, and participate in campus and community events.

A Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university is preferred, while a Master of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college or university is required. Candidates must hold an unrestricted nursing license from the Michigan State Board of Nursing. Experience in Pathophysiology for Nursing and also Medical/Surgical experience preferred, as is at least two years of college‑level teaching experience.

Experience with accreditation is also preferred. The candidate must be willing to travel to clinical sites and off‑site system meetings. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps is required, along with excellent written and presentation skills.

The successful candidate will believe in and support the student‑first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, and acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus.

The full position description is available for your review online
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Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real‑world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape. Baker College is an independent, private, non‑profit institution that grants associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online.

Our student‑first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution—it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority.

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Baker College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located in the Baker College Title IX Policy.