Assistant Professor of Nursing (Non-tenure track)

Eastern CT State UniversityWillimantic, CT

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Nursing (RN, LPN)

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job Description

Department of Health Sciences and Nursing

Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University invites applications for a non-tenure track full-time Assistant Professor position to begin August 2026. This position is to support Eastern’s growing direct-entry baccalaureate nursing program within the Department of Health Sciences and Nursing. Eastern is Connecticut’s only public liberal arts university, located in Willimantic, CT, approximately 1.5 hours from Boston and 2 hours from New York City, and is part of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system. We are seeking enthusiastic, caring, student-centered nursing educators committed to the growth and development of the nursing program. The successful candidate will provide nursing education that bridges the academic-clinical practice gap through innovation and best practices in nursing education and clinical excellence. Our mission is to prepare dedicated, ethical, accountable, and diverse healthcare professionals through a liberal arts framework. The ideal candidate will possess current or recent clinical experience that will support nursing education and contribute to the continued development of a high-quality baccalaureate nursing program. The Department of Health Sciences and Nursing is committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative interprofessional learning environment that prepares graduates to meet evolving healthcare needs.Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities: Ability to teach across the curriculum with specialization preferences in maternity, pediatric, geriatric, and psychiatric care nursing. Additional course needs include Introduction to Nursing Practice, and Fundamentals of Nursing. Faculty are assigned a 12-credit hour load (four courses) each semester. In addition to classroom/ lab teaching responsibilities, faculty are expected to engage in academic advising and service to the department.Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and State of Connecticut RN license (or eligible) A record of effective teaching of university level nursing courses. Preferred Qualifications:The successful candidate will demonstrate effectiveness in working with diverse populations. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience at the baccalaureate or graduate level; 3-5 years of relevant clinical practice as an RN or APRN; professional certification; doctoral degree in nursing (Ph.D., Ed.D., DNE, or DNP).Candidates must meet all clinical agency requirements, including documentation of immunizations (MMR, Hepatitis B), TB screening, and current CPR certification at the time of employment. To apply please submit the following application materials as a single PDF file:

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
A copy of official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Teaching Statement
Evidence of teaching effectiveness
Diversity statement
Contact information for three professional references

Only completed applications will be considered. Please upload your completed application to JazzHR at: Assistant Professor of Nursing (Non-tenure track)- Eastern CT State University- Career Page. The search committee will be reviewing applications throughout June 2026. Preference will be given to applications submitted by June 30, 2026. Compensation and Employee Benefits:The non-tenure track full-time Assistant Professor of Nursing is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans- Eastern.The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources- Eastern.Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: colemanla@easternct.edu.

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Eastern CT State University is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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The education requirement for this position is Nursing (RN, LPN). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

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Eastern CT State University offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Family/Dependent Health, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Tuition/Education Assistance for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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