Assistant Professor in Nursing

Vermont State University (VTSU), Williston campus, invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Nursing for the 2026-2027 academic year. This position will teach primarily in the Practical Nursing (PN) Program, with primary responsibilities for evening classroom instruction and clinical education.

Qualified candidates will be offered a tenure-track position or a one-year terminal contract, renewable for up to three years, based on the individual's years of full-time clinical nursing experience and years of full-time teaching in an accredited nursing program.

Each faculty member in the Department of Nursing is responsible for:

1. Contributing to the professional learning environment in the classroom and in clinical rotations.

2. Encouraging student learning and retention, consistent with the student learning outcomes and course objectives, nurturing an environment focused on providing the highest quality of care to patients.

3. Evaluating student acquisition of nursing competence.

4. Participating in the implementation, evaluation, and revision of the nursing curriculum and relevant policies.

5. Serving as an academic adviser to students across the programs.

6. Participating in assigned roles in the Department of Nursing standing committees.

7. Demonstrating continued professional development in the areas of nursing and nursing education commensurate with assigned roles.

8. Collaborating with healthcare partners across the state of Vermont.

9. Complying with the policies outlined by the Vermont State College system, Vermont State University, and the Department of Nursing.

Specific Criteria for this position include:

1. An unencumbered Registered Nurse license allowing practice in Vermont.

2. Master of Science in Nursing

3. A minimum of two years full-time, or the equivalent of, acute care nursing experience.

4. Commitment to the mission and vision of Vermont State University and the Department of Nursing.

5. Commitment to the integration of technology, including simulation across the curriculum.

6. Knowledge of processes related to NLN-CNEA Accreditation.

7. Occasional travel to other campus sites and/or clinical agencies in the region.

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Based on qualifications and experience as defined by the VSC-VSCFF Bargaining Unit Agreement

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