Position Title: Assistant Professor of Nursing
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: School of Health Professions
Position:
The Augustana University Nursing Program invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor. A doctorate in nursing or related discipline is required, as is advanced practice certification as an adult-gero clinical nurse specialist or adult-gero acute care nurse practitioner. All eligible candidates will be considered.
Duties:
Successful applicants will demonstrate strong commitment to student-centered teaching excellence in an expanding nursing program within the context of the liberal arts. The learning environment offers state-of-the art active learning classrooms and high-fidelity simulation laboratories. Opportunity exists to shape new educational programming at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as the research core in nursing. Courses to be taught are dependent on specialization and interests of the successful applicant.
Augustana’s progressive nursing program is recognized for the excellence of its graduates and for its experienced, creative, and engaging faculty. The Nursing Program has a traditional baccalaureate program, an accelerated baccalaureate program, and a master’s program with adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist and acute care nurse practitioner tracks. Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary research and collaboration with colleagues in health and life sciences, as well as in social science and the humanities. International study and exchange opportunities for students and faculty are a distinguishing feature of AU’s educational programming. The Nursing Program celebrates over 80 years of excellence in nursing education with a first-time NCLEX pass rate of 95-100% for several years.
Qualifications:
Earned clinical or research doctorate required, along with graduate level preparation and practice experience in a clinical specialty, teaching excellence, and a habit of scholarly productivity. Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, along with a deep appreciation and respect for academic principles and culture, must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure:
Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of graduate transcripts, names and contact information for three professional references electronically via our career center. If assistance is needed in the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu. Contact Search Committee Chair with questions: Dr. Lynn White, lynn.white@augie.edu, 605.274.5336.
About Augustana University:
Located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Augustana University has, for more than 160 years, provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community, and service. The institution continues to expand its pre-professional and graduate offerings, while remaining true to its liberal arts tradition. Guided by the Viking Bold: Journey to 2030 strategic plan, Augustana seeks to grow its enrollment to more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.
