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Assistant Professor of Nursing (9-mos. tenure-track)
Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Aug 2025
💰 $78,000/yr($73,000/yr – $78,000/yr)
About the role
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Nursing (9-mos. tenure-track)
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required Education: Master of Science degree in Nursing and PhD in Nursing/DNP (PhD or DNP in Nursing within one year of completion will be considered).
Required Work Experience: Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
Previous experience in Nursing Education.
Required Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse License
Physical Demands:
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Provide classroom and online instruction as assigned.
• Participation in curriculum development, program evaluation and accreditation compliance.
• Maintain currency within the discipline in area(s) of expertise.
• Maintain a consistent physical presence on the main campus for the purpose of engagement in the University community and the advancement of the nursing programs.
• Adhere to the policies of the college and university.
• Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in University committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (ex. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time). Faculty members may be required to teach off campus or in on online environment.
• Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Skills and Abilities: • Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Required Documents:
Unofficial Transcript 2 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of PhD or DNP in Nursing. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attaine
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Advertised Salary: $73,000 - $78,000. Salary commensurate with education, experience and other requirements. Benefits:Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
FLSA: Exempt Temporary/Continuing: Continuing Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time Union Group: Ferris Faculty Association (MEA-NEA) Term of Position: 9 Month At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause Summary of Position: The College of Health Professions School of Nursing, is seeking to fill a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track nursing faculty position which includes teaching and related responsibilities associated with the DNP, MSN, and BSN programs depending on program needs and individual qualifications. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses or approved FSU sites. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start date of this position is January, 2026 at the earliest and May, 2026 at the latest.Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required Education: Master of Science degree in Nursing and PhD in Nursing/DNP (PhD or DNP in Nursing within one year of completion will be considered).
Required Work Experience: Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
Previous experience in Nursing Education.
Required Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse License
Physical Demands:
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Standing
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Provide classroom and online instruction as assigned.
• Participation in curriculum development, program evaluation and accreditation compliance.
• Maintain currency within the discipline in area(s) of expertise.
• Maintain a consistent physical presence on the main campus for the purpose of engagement in the University community and the advancement of the nursing programs.
• Adhere to the policies of the college and university.
• Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in University committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (ex. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time). Faculty members may be required to teach off campus or in on online environment.
• Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Skills and Abilities: • Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Certification/License
Unofficial Transcript 2 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of PhD or DNP in Nursing. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attaine
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