ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF NURSING
Anderson University and its School of Nursing invite applications for a full-time, 12-month position as Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing, reporting to the Dean. Position to begin on or before January 1, 2013 and is eligible for annual reappointment. Anderson University is a comprehensive, liberal arts institution affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Candidates with a strong Christian value system and lifestyle and a commitment to the integration of faith and discipline are encouraged to apply.
Although candidates’ nursing background will have an area of specialization, the candidate should be prepared to teach within the undergraduate nursing curriculum in addition to administrative responsibilities. Experience in medical-surgical and pediatric nursing is preferred.
The successful candidate will also advise current and prospective students, supervise and mentor faculty, supervise clinical experiences, actively recruit prospective students, participate in faculty service, and attend required departmental and University events. Additional responsibilities include online and/or classroom teaching, and establishing and maintaining relationships and partnerships in the health care community and community organizations to enhance program and student opportunities. Candidates should have the desire to positively impact students by demonstrating a Christ-centered and person-focused professional nurse role model of teacher, mentor, advocate, practitioner, collaborator, researcher, and resource person. Earned degree from a regionally accredited institution that is appropriate for area of teaching is required. Master of Science in Nursing is the minimum requirement with a terminal doctorate degree preferred. Successful candidate must be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the state of South Carolina.
Applications are currently under review and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, a letter of application, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three personal references should be sent to:
Dr. Pamela Binns-Turner
Dean, School of Nursing
Anderson University
316 Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621
Applications by email may be sent to pbinns-turner@andersonuniversity.edu
Anderson University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity within its faculty, staff, and students.