Assistant Professor of Practical Nursing
Listed on 2026-05-27
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Faculty
Assistant Professor of Practical Nursing
Posted:
August 13, 2025
Level: Assistant Professor, tenure track position
Hours:
Full-time, 10-month (30 credit hours per academic year)
Closing Date:
Open until filled, priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
CT State Quinebaug Valley
729 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
** This position is not remote**
Start Date:
Spring or Fall 2026
Position Summary:All Teaching Faculty members shall: prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date; respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.); perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources;
and other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Job Duties:
Under the direction of the Dean or Chair of the department, this Assistant Professor is expected to teach thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and will be responsible for teaching a range of courses in the discipline area of study. Additional duties may include evaluating and assessing student learning; providing student support and academic advising; planning and executing program‑related events;
assisting with program reviews; developing curriculum and periodically evaluating teaching materials; and attending workshops and or conferences to maintain currency in profession and field. The teaching schedule may include both day and evening classes. Course delivery systems may be lecture, hybrid, and/or online.
In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; service on assigned committees and task forces; and attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.
This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full duties and responsibilities that are stated within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Minimum Qualifications:Master’s degree in Nursing or a related discipline. Active R.N. licensure in Connecticut.
Successful Candidate must have or must possess:
- Four (4) years college teaching experience (96+ credits);
OR - Two (2) years’ college teaching experience (48+ credits) with four (4) or more years (Fulltime Equivalency) of clinical nursing experience.
Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience teaching Maternal Child Nursing, Medical/Surgical Nursing, Well Child Nursing, and or Mental Health Nursing.
- APRN, D.N.P., Ed.D. or Ph.
D. in Nursing or closely related field. - Experience with accreditation processes and standards, ensuring compliance with all necessary standards and criteria.
- Established relationship with local healthcare facilities for potential clinical partnerships.
- Experience in developing and implementing innovative nursing education strategies.
- Experience incorporating technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software.
Minimum Salary; $75,362 approximate annual
* plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.
* Because the start date for this position falls within the second semester of the academic year, bi‑weekly pay will be prorated across the remaining pay…
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