Assistant Professor - Nursing

Assistant Professor - Nursing

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 master's degree level and higher. For questions or additional information please contact Terri Durbin, Director of the School of Nursing, at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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 master's degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master's degree transcript must have a notation such as Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, & 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

Number of Hours Per Week

Number of Months Per Year - 9

Open Date - 04/16/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

Background/E-Verify: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification: All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. List of references

Optional Documents