Assistant Professor of Nursing

Assistant Professor of NursingFull time, 40 hours, Yes exempt, Nursing (PM)JOB SUMMARY:The Department of Nursing invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Nursing faculty position beginning Fall 2027. The program has Baccalaureate, MSN, and DNP programs. The position includes teaching responsibilities in the classroom and clinical setting as well as a commitment to maintain practice, service, and scholarship responsibilities. The programs within the department are fully accredited and taught in a beautiful facility with state-of-the-art simulation capabilities.The position is advertised at the Assistant Professor rank; however, candidates may be considered for Instructor or Associate Professor rank based on their qualifications and experience.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Teaching experience and clinical experience.Registered Nurse License in Michigan (or eligible).Doctorate in nursing or a related field with evidence of scholarly activity. If the doctorate is in a related field, a master's in nursing is required. Instructor candidates must hold a master's degree and have at least 15 hours of coursework toward a doctorate completed; Extensive university experience and a completed doctorate are required for Associate Professor rank.Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community.Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience with online teaching and learning, concept-based curriculum, simulation experience, clinical experience in one or more of the areas (long-term, acute care adult health, community health, critical care, FNP, PMHNP), works well in a team environment, experience in RN to BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, and/or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner education.SALARY RANGE & BENEFITS:Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualificationsComprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition waiverWORKING CONDITIONS:Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.About SVSU:Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU has been named a "Great College to Work For" on nine separate occasions. SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU has twice earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation. SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed. More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that is rated No. 2 among all public universities in the U.S. SVSU fields 21 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students.