Assistant Professor of Nursing or Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

June 24, 2026

Assistant Professor of Nursing (Tenure-Track) or Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

The   Brent R. Nicklas School of Nursing at Hartwick College invites applications for one full-time faculty position to teach in Hartwick's Baccalaureate-level Nursing program, starting in August 2026, pending final administrative approval. We seek versatile candidates with expertise in Medical-Surgical, Research, Pharmacology, Gerontology, Clinical. The options for rank include Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing (full-time, renewable) or Assistant Professor of Nursing (full-time, tenure-track).

Minimum qualifications for the position include M.S. in Nursing at the time of the appointment, an unencumbered NYS RN license, and recent relevant clinical or educational experience.  Preference will be given to applicants with a doctorate in nursing, at least three years of full-time teaching experience in a bachelor’s level Nursing program, certification, and additional areas of nursing specialization.

Teaching load will average 20 semester credit hours or their equivalent per academic year, and faculty members can also teach during the College’s distinctive four-week January Term. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching, advising students of all levels and backgrounds through the transition to college, active engagement in scholarly and/or creative activities, and working closely with students in a small college environment. 

Hartwick operates as a community of learners where there is a very real sense of belonging and connection. By joining Hartwick, you become part of a group of people who work together, share in our successes, and celebrate our accomplishments. All positions at Hartwick contribute to the education and development of students with the opportunity to see the impact on future leaders, what you do at Hartwick really matters.

An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,100 full-time undergraduates, The College features a general education curriculum designed to give every student a flexible, individualized learning experience that integrates coursework, co-curricular activities, and work experience to cultivate their distinctive strengths and prepare them for the future.
Our beautiful 425-acre campus is located in the scenic Susquehanna River valley in Oneonta, New York—a charming town near the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwick offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees, flexible scheduling, opportunities to engage in athletic and cultural events (concerts, exhibits, and lectures) and tuition benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.

Hartwick College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening “the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community.” Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. 

Hartwick College is committed to providing a safe and secure educational and employment environment. Employment at Hartwick College is therefore contingent upon a successful background check on every new employee. Candidates to whom an offer of employment is made will be required to sign a Release of Information Form authorizing the College to conduct a thorough background check.

Hartwick College is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values an inclusive workforce and workplace environment, and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process. 

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.
Salary Range: $70,000-$72,000

To apply, please send:

• a cover letter specifying the position you are applying for and addressing teaching philosophy, teaching interests, and research interests, including evidence of teaching, service and scholarly excellence
• a curriculum vitae including contact information for three professional references (these should include a current or former supervisor). This is uploaded into the resume section of our hiring system, 

Questions about the position may be directed to the search chair, Lisa Depperman, MS, RN, at ( View email address on hartwickcollege.applytojob.com ).

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and continue until the position is filled.

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