Assistant Professor Position Available In Lincoln, Louisiana

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Job Description:

nine-month, tenure-track faculty appointment in the

Division of Nursing Position:

The Division of Nursing at Louisiana Tech University seeks candidates to fill a nine-month, tenure-track faculty appointment in the Division of Nursing. Responsibilities include undergraduate teaching in the classroom, and clinical settings, academic advising, student recruiting, scholarly activity, and service. This faculty position will involve didactic teaching, skills lab instruction and clinical education. The anticipated starting date for this position is September 1, 2025.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Nursing required; earned doctorate recommended. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have at least five years of experience as a registered nurse, three years of experience in education, and hold current unencumbered registered nurse license or eligibility for licensure in the state of Louisiana.

The Program:

Offering an Associate of Science in Nursing and an online RN to BSN option, the Division of Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and is approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN). For additional information, please visit our web page at: http://ans.latech.edu/nursing. The Division of Nursing is housed within the College of Applied & Natural Sciences and works collaboratively with other units in the College. The faculty is committed to quality in teaching, research, and service.

University Description:

Louisiana Tech is a selective-admissions, comprehensive public university in the University of Louisiana System and is committed to quality in teaching, research, creative activity, public service, and economic development. Louisiana Tech maintains as its highest priority the education and development of its students in a challenging, yet safe and supportive, community of learners. Louisiana Tech provides a technology-rich, interdisciplinary teaching, learning, and research environment to ensure student and faculty success. Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

Application Procedure:

Applicants should attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of official transcripts, and three letters of reference to the application

Posting Close Date:

This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note:

Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration. Note to

Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Louisiana Tech offers students an unparalleled educational experience in its 79 undergraduate majors, 32 master’s degree programs, and nine doctoral programs. Founded in 1894, the University has been recognized as one of America’s Top Colleges in Forbes and as the No. 1 college in the state of Louisiana for value in Kiplinger’s. The University has been ranked as a Top Tier research university in US News and World Report for 10 years, and is the only university in the state of Louisiana to be recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 University Impact Rankings for its commitment to sustainable development. The University has a history of and commitment to creating programs that are the first in their fields, like biomedical and cyber engineering. Louisiana Tech’s partnerships with business, government and the military help create both academic programs and job development in the I-20 Cyber Corridor. Louisiana Tech is an economic driver for our region and state, and our campus is a home for new and growing enterprises. This connection to innovation impacts our academic programs and provides job opportunities for our students in fields like cybersecurity and engineering. The traditional core campus of approximately 280 acres connects with the Enterprise Campus, a home for new and growing enterprises and to the heart of Ruston. Louisiana Tech and the City of Ruston continue to work hand in hand to create a healthier and more environmentally responsible community by developing safe pedestrian paths, lighting, sustainable landscaping, bicycle paths and more. Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Louisiana Tech University is a SAME agency. Mortissa Harvey –

Title IX Coordinator Office Location:

Wyly Tower 1536

Phone:

318.257.5911

Email:

mharvey@latech.edu