Assistant Professor- Nursing

Bargaining Unit: SUFA
Salary: Exempt
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Priority Screening: July 13, 2026

Position Summary:

SUNY Ulster County Community College, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Nursing. This is a full-time, tenure track position to teach nursing level courses. 

Under the general supervision of the Division or Department Chair , the tenure track faculty member will provide instruction in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, class schedules, and Governing Board policy; evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters; and perform other instructional related duties as assigned. This position may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, extension site, online, and/or hybrid assignments in the classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities:

As a full-time faculty member in the department, the successful candidate will also:

• Use and develop a variety of effective teaching and assessment methods to engage student interest and address a variety of learning styles.
• Integrate appropriate instructional technology into the classroom and laboratories to enhance student learning.
• Evaluate student work using clear criteria relevant to the course content and learning outcomes.
• Maintain and submit accurate records according to published deadlines (i.e., grades, syllabi, attendance reporting).
• Participate in the department schedule development process.
• Assess student learning and develop plans to improve student learning based on student outcomes.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate
• Develop and update curriculum, including the ability to integrate multicultural perspectives and participate in the program review process.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty.
• Carry out collegial responsibilities including, but not limited to: attending and engaging in department meetings and institutional committee assignments; mentoring and/or evaluation of new faculty or staff; participation in shared governance committees and campus life activities.
• Continue professional development and remain current in the discipline and best practices in teaching and learning through coursework, conferences, workshops, and other appropriate means.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in nursing;
• Current NY State RN license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to teach nursing courses at the community college level, using varied teaching methods that engage students in their own learning, including learning outcomes that motivate students to develop higher-order thinking skills, and ensure consistent and appropriate monitoring of student progress.  
• Demonstrated approach to teaching that is student centered and supportive of diverse student needs.
• A willingness to utilize diverse methods of teaching and to experiment with teaching methods/technologies to accommodate various student learning styles.
• Ability to teach online courses.
• Experience in behavioral health, reproductive health, and community health. 
• Prior teaching at ADN level (lecture, lab, and clinical) .

Salary: 

An initial starting salary of 56,000 - $60,500 with an excellent benefits package. This position is contingent upon adequate funding.

Additional Information 

SUNY Ulster offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, NYS or SUNY TIAA Retirement Plans, SUNY Perks, tuition waivers, including dependent waivers, and SUNY tuition assistance.

In addition, SUFA-covered members receive, on an annual basis: 12 sick days, 5 personal days, and holidays indicated on the SUNY Ulster Academic Calendar.  

Application Process :

The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by July 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed.  SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position: 

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position
• Contact information for 3 professional references

Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.

We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to the SUNY Ulster website for additional campus community information. 

SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.

Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.

SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews.  All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.

Conditions of Employment

Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

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