Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing & MSN Lead Faculty

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Job Description

Nevada State University's School of Nursing is seeking a 12-month tenure track faculty starting summer/fall 2026. The dynamic and experienced Assistant/Associate Professor will join our team to lead our newly created online MSN-Leadership Program. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and dedicated faculty member who will contribute to the implementation and success of this program. This is not a remote position. Nevada residency is necessary for success in this role as regular on campus duties are required. Other duties may be assigned according to need.

About the School of Nursing at Nevada State:

We are seeking outstanding nurse educators to work alongside dedicated faculty and staff in a highly collegial, interdisciplinary environment based on Caring Science. In the School of Nursing, Caring Science is infused throughout the curriculum and influences how faculty, staff, and students interact to achieve the institutional teaching mission.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Development: Maintain a comprehensive curriculum for the MSN-Leadership program, ensuring that it is continuously up-to-date and aligned with industry standards and trends.
• Teaching and Instruction: Deliver high-quality instruction to MSN-Leadership students, including the design and delivery of courses, lectures, and hands-on learning experiences.
• Student Support: Provide mentorship, academic advising, and support to students during required weekly office hours, fostering their academic and professional growth.
• Research and Scholarship: Engage in scholarly activities, research, and publication in the field of nursing, with a focus on leadership and nursing administration.
• Program Leadership: Lead and oversee the administrative aspects of the MSN-Leadership program, including student recruitment, program promotion, program assessment, and accreditation.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other faculty members and departments including service on departmental and college-wide committees. Participate in college-wide events.
• Professional Development: Maintain and enhance your professional competence by participating in conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the program, both in teaching and in the fostering of a supportive learning environment.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Nursing (DNP or PhD) or related discipline, with an MSN from institutions accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education.
• Three (3) years of experience in a nursing practice leadership role.
• At least one (1) year of experience teaching students online.
• Active and unencumbered RN license in Nevada, or eligible to obtain it by endorsement.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and working with professional graduate nursing students.
• Evidence of teaching excellence in nursing at the college/university level.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, an unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Nevada.
• Proof of creative activities consistent with a tenure-track faculty rank.
• Evidence of leadership ability, and ability to act as a resource in helping to develop new nurse leaders.
• Commitment to creating an academic environment that supports students while holding them accountable for meeting minimum expectations.
• Personal commitment to professional accountability and behaviors.
• Commitment to the promotion of Caring Science in every interaction with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders.
• Highly effective oral communication, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Nursing.
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE).
• Full-time experience teaching nursing at the BSN, or higher, degree level.
• Previous experience with higher education nursing curriculum and/or course development.
• Previous experience with accreditation (CCNE, CNEA, ACEN, or regional academic agencies).
• Experience with technology enhanced online systems.
• Active participation in professional organizations.

Rank, Salary & Benefits:

12-month. Tenure track. Budgeted salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by April 20 for full consideration.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed CV or resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Letter of interest indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
• Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified before references are contacted).

The search committee may ask for more materials at later stages in the application process.

Throughout your application materials, we encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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