Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. Position Summary Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing. Full-time faculty position in the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing & Health Sciences. Responsibilities: Teach 50% in undergraduate and/or graduate nursing programs. Conduct 50% administrative duties as Chair for the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Work directly with students, faculty, staff, program coordinators, and university colleagues. Oversee the operations of academic programs (Counselor Education, Nursing, Speech & Hearing, and Social Work). Coordinate curricular planning, implementation, evaluation and revise as needed for all academic programs. Collect and analyze data to promote excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and practice. Assist with accreditation requirements for the academic programs of Counselor Education, Nursing, and Social Work. Qualifications: Hold a doctorate degree in nursing or a graduate degree in nursing and a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution. Unencumbered current license to practice in Mississippi or hold a multistate license from another NLC state. Hold a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification [preferred]. Satisfactory criminal background check. Minimum five (5) years of experience in a registered nursing education program to include teaching, curriculum development, and program evaluation. Hold leadership, management, and/or administrative experience in the discipline of nursing. Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience. Preferred Qualifications: Hold a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification. Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing Position Type: Faculty Department: Robert E. Smith School of Nursing & Health Sciences Posting Number: 201201732 Full or Part Time: Full Time Benefit Eligible: Yes Salary Basis: 12 month Salary: Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources. Open Date: 06/23/2026 Delta State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Delta State University is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from sexual and gender-based discrimination or harassment. Our goal is for all to have equal access to the many great services and opportunities we offer. For more information, or to report an incident, see or email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr