Assistant Professor of Nursing

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Category:

Faculty

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Department:

Nursing Department

Locations:

Watertown, NY

Posted:

Jan 14, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

196392

About Jefferson Community College:

Come work in beautiful northern New York at Jefferson Community College located in Watertown, New York, near the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Jefferson serves students pursuing credit courses in liberal arts, business, math, science, allied health and technology for transfer or career purposes. We also offer a multitude of workshops for professional training, personal development, and youth. : Jefferson Community College, Watertown, New York, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is conducting a search for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, responsibilities include teaching classroom lectures, skills laboratories, lab simulation, and clinical instruction, in addition to student advising and college committee work. Successful candidates will teach 18 contact hours per semester; 166 duty days per year. The faculty are expected to advance the College's focus on student success and completion and will work closely with the College's leadership to advance the mission of the current Strategic Plan which may be reviewed by clicking the link below.

Requirements:

Required:

New York State RN license, Bachelor's degree in nursing and enrolled in a Master's degree program with significant experience in an occupational specialty such as medical-surgical, emergency medicine, or psychosocial nursing.

Preferred:

A Master's degree in Nursing, strong communication skills; computer literacy; experience in team teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development; ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds; ability to integrate critical thinking strategies into the teaching/learning process; and the ability to interact with external entities such as clinical sites.

Additional Information:

Strategic Plan $65,000/yr. for well-qualified individuals. Salary is determined based upon experience and education in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement as well as internal equity. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long term disability, generous leave policies, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, tax-deferred Compensation, NYS retirement, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers. May qualify for public service loan forgiveness.