Assistant Professor of Undergraduate Nursing

Assistant Professor Of Undergraduate Nursing

Rivier University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Undergraduate Nursing. Reporting to the Dean of Nursing and Health Professions, the Assistant Professor is responsible for providing instruction and support to prelicensure nursing students within the Division of Nursing and Health Professions at Rivier University.

• The candidate must possess a strong interest and enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring and engaging nursing students in Medical-Surgical (high-acuity) nursing theory, Fundamentals of Nursing theory, Health Assessment.

• The candidate must demonstrate strong clinical expertise and simulation experience in Medical-Surgical (high-acuity) nursing, Fundamentals of Nursing, and Health Assessment.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues both within the department, throughout the University community and within the clinical settings outside of the University.

• Candidate must engage in on campus presence, hold on campus office hours and participate in departmental and University wide committees.

• Flexibility in scheduling is required as some teaching is required in both the day BSN and ASN evening programs. This position reports to:
Direction and general supervision are received from the Director of Undergraduate Nursing Education and the Dean of Nursing and Health Professions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Science Degree in Nursing is required.

• Doctoral preparation preferred.

• Academic teaching experience preferred.

• Unencumbered NH RN license (or eligibility for licensure in NH).

• Unencumbered Massachusetts RN license (or eligibility for licensure in MA).

• Demonstrated ability in and commitment to teaching excellence in a broad range of undergraduate clinical and didactic courses including research methods.

• Desire to mentor undergraduate students in their course work and career goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.

• Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and maintain collegial relations.

• Self-starter, ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

• Computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word processing and Canvas is preferred

Applicants should apply online with resume and cover letter at:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Rivier University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran or marital status, sex sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in admission or access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, and Title IX requires that the University not discriminate on the bases stated above.

In addition to a competitive salary, Rivier University offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid life and disability plans, retirement plan with employer match, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, educational assistance benefits, employee assistance program (EAP) and a variety of additional discounts and services.