Assistant Professor

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Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings. Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program. We are . . Marshall! Position Information Banner Position Number Banner Position Number 001497 Position Title Classification Title Department Department COHP-Nursing - MU9510 Job Description The Department of Nursing invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor starting Fall 2026. Teaching responsibilities may include classroom and clinical instruction in the Pre-Licensure BSN Program in pediatric nursing. Other responsibilities include academic advising of students; participation in ongoing curriculum development and evaluation; committee assignments; and active engagement in scholarly activities. Teaching, research, and service responsibility are negotiable and dependent on the candidate’s area of expertise and the needs of the program. The department also seeks candidates who will contribute to the University’s general education curriculum with its emphasis on a common First Year Seminar and core curriculum courses that enhance students’ critical thinking, and the College’s support of interdisciplinary program of study. Candidates interviewing on campus must have unofficial transcript (UG & G) forwarded to the Director of the School of Nursing by their degree-granting institutions prior to the interview on campus. Location MU - Marshall University Salary Range Salary Range Salary is commensurate upon education, experience and internal equity Position Information Banner Position Number 001497 Position Title Assistant Professor Classification Title Assistant Professor Department COHP-Nursing - MU9510 Job Description The Department of Nursing invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor starting Fall 2026. Teaching responsibilities may include classroom and clinical instruction in the Pre-Licensure BSN Program in pediatric nursing. Other responsibilities include academic advising of students; participation in ongoing curriculum development and evaluation; committee assignments; and active engagement in scholarly activities. Teaching, research, and service responsibility are negotiable and dependent on the candidate’s area of expertise and the needs of the program. The department also seeks candidates who will contribute to the University’s general education curriculum with its emphasis on a common First Year Seminar and core curriculum courses that enhance students’ critical thinking, and the College’s support of interdisciplinary program of study. Candidates interviewing on campus must have unofficial transcript (UG & G) forwarded to the Director of the School of Nursing by their degree-granting institutions prior to the interview on campus. Location MU - Marshall University Salary Range Salary is commensurate upon education, experience and internal equity Qualifications Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description. Required Qualifications Education Applicants must have a master’s degree in nursing. Must hold an unencumbered license (or be eligible for licensure) as an RN in West Virginia. Experience A minimum of three (3) years of recent experience in pediatric nursing is required. A minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience is preferred. Preferred Qualifications Education Doctoral degree in nursing is preferred. Experience Posting Detail Information Posting Number MU1786F Open Date 03/26/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a Master's Degree in Nursing? Yes No Required Documents Unofficial Transcripts CV or Resume Optional Documents Marshall University One John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25755 #J-18808-Ljbffr