Assistant Professor - Nursing - 002004

Assistant Professor

• Nursing
• 002004

Western Carolina University Department:

School of Nursing About WCU:

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year.

Including:

2025

• Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list. 2024
• Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. 2023
• Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. 2022
• Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.

Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans

• eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire.

Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service. WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences

• many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary:

This is an in-person position with the possibility of being based in Cullowhee or Asheville. The School of Nursing (SON) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in its pre-licensure program. This is a full-time, tenure track, 9-month appointment. The anticipated begin date is August 1, 2026. The School expects the successful candidate to possess outstanding communication skills, evidence of sustained scholarly activity, teach and develop online and traditional courses, advise students, participate on committees, and other university activities.

Primary responsibilities include:

teaching community/public health and other nursing science content and supervising student practicums in the western North Carolina region. In addition, Western Carolina University has adopted the Boyer Model of Scholarship to support its commitment to integrated learning, the scholarship of engagement, and the stewardship of place. WCU SON is fully accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The WCU SON programs are located on the Cullowhee campus, housed in the state of the art Health Sciences building, and at the Biltmore Park instructional site in Asheville, North Carolina, with clinical sites across the region in both rural and urban settings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the vision and mission of the BSN Programs, along with the School, College, and University. Develop and deliver courses within the BSN Programs. Mentor and advise students in collaboration with the Advising Center with regard to academic progress and professional development. Provide service to the university, profession, and community. Maintain currency in the academic discipline through continuing education, research, and/or participation in activities within the profession, including involvement within professional organizations at the state, district and national levels. Work cooperatively and collegially with all faculty and staff in the BSN Program s , School of Nursing, and across the institution. Carry out other assignments and duties assigned by the ABSN Program Director, Director of the School of Nursing, and Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position:

Minimum Qualifications:

A terminal degree in nursing (DNP, EdD, PhD) At least five (5) years of working experience as a registered nurse Teaching experience in academic settings A scholarly activity and/or research agenda, as defined by the Boyer model

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference for applicants that have taught one to three years in a School of Nursing with teaching experience in nursing foundations and medical-surgical nursing. Experience with CCNE and NC Board of Nursing accreditation Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and success Demonstrated success with student mentoring Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills Evidence of service to the profession and/or community

Position Type:

Permanent Full-Time Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include the following:

letter of application, current CV, list of three professional references with complete contact information, and unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the masters degree level and higher

• . For questions or additional information please contact Terri Durbin, Director of the School of Nursing, at tdurbin@email.wcu.edu
• All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred.

The transcript must state Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your masters degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The masters degree transcript must have a notation such as Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree. AA/EOE Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu. University Safety The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety. To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/33677 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-f5ea1087434a104b9a1c96f58a81d08d