Department of Health Sciences and NursingEastern Connecticut State University Eastern Connecticut State University invites applications for a non-tenure track full-time Assistant Professor position to begin August 2026. This position is to support Eastern’s growing direct-entry baccalaureate nursing program within the Department of Health Sciences and Nursing. Eastern is Connecticut’s only public liberal arts
university, located in Willimantic, CT, approximately 1.5 hours from Boston and 2 hours from New York City, and is part of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system. We are seeking enthusiastic, caring, student-centered nursing educators committed to the growth and development of the nursing program. The successful candidate will provide nursing education that bridges the academic-clinical
practice gap through innovation and best practices in nursing education and clinical excellence. Our mission is to prepare dedicated, ethical, accountable, and diverse healthcare professionals through a liberal arts framework. The ideal candidate will possess current or recent clinical experience that will support nursing education and contribute to the continued development of a high-quality baccalaureate nursing
program. The Department of Health Sciences and Nursing is committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative interprofessional learning environment that prepares graduates to meet evolving healthcare needs.Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities: Ability to teach across the curriculum with specialization preferences in maternity, pediatric, geriatric, and psychiatric care nursing. Additional course needs include
Introduction to Nursing Practice, and Fundamentals of Nursing. Faculty are assigned a 12-credit hour load (four courses) each semester. In addition to classroom/ lab teaching responsibilities, faculty are expected to engage in academic advising and service to the department.Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and State of Connecticut RN license (or eligible) A record of effective teaching of
university level nursing courses. Preferred Qualifications:The successful candidate will demonstrate effectiveness in working with diverse populations. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience at the baccalaureate or graduate level; 3-5 years of relevant clinical practice as an RN or APRN; professional certification; doctoral degree in nursing (Ph.D., Ed.D., DNE, or DNP).Candidates must meet
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