Assistant Associate or Full Clinical Professor
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Position Function:
Mississippi State Universitys School of Nursing invites applications for a tenuretrack nurse faculty position in a competencybased accelerated masters entry program of nursing. Faculty hired will be expected to work synergistically with other MSU faculty community leaders and clinical constituents to implement innovative graduate nursing education pathways to strengthen a practiceready nursing workforce. The primary responsibility will be scholarship of teaching.
Salary Grade:UC
For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The MSUMeridian accelerated Master of Science in Nursing program offers a pathway into practice as a Registered Nurse for those with a previous degree in a nonnursing field.
We leverage the skills knowledge and life experiences that each student brings as a scaffold for nursing practice. We strive to create a community where every student belongs questions are welcome and learning is active. Students complete 58semester credit hours of coursework over 12months. Upon program completion graduates are eligible for the NCLEXRN examination and licensure as a Registered Nurse. Please visit our website at for additional information.
Area of Specialization:
Nursing
Anticipated Appointment Date:
July 1 2025
Tenure Track Status:
TenureTrack
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Successful candidates will be expected to:
Participate in competencybased curriculum development implementation and evaluation to prepare practiceready registered nurses as the masters level.
Demonstrate respect integrity and hard work in all relationships and interactions.
Serve as role model and academic advisor to students while fostering belonging.
Embrace nursing science and ongoing professional development.
Prioritize collaborations with other faculty communities clinical systems and policy makers.
Exhibit competence and leadership within defined areas of nursing practice.
Disseminate nursing scholarship to benefit the profession and the public.
Actively engage in university professional and community activities.
Assume administrative responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
All nursing faculty in nursing programs must have a minimum of a graduate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution. All nursing faculty must have a minimum of one year of clinical experience as a registered nurse. All nursing faculty must hold an unencumbered license to practice in Mississippi or hold a multistate license from another NLC state. The majority of nursing faculty in graduate nursing programs must also have doctoral degrees from regionally accredited institutions.
Level of appointment is contingent upon education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred candidates will hold a PhD and current certification as an advanced practice registered nurse with academic preparation and clinical experience in a variety of nursing settings. Individuals will have a history of leadership and commitment to collaborative decision making. Experience with accelerated models of nursing education is ideal. Candidates with significant contributions to caring for rural populations are desired.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
2. Ability to prioritize work load competing demands and the ability to meet deadlines.
3. Ability to exercise good judgement and discipline.
4. Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
5. Ability to work with people from different backgrounds.
6. Ability to efficiently and effectively work in a fastpaced environment with multiple responsibilities.
7. Ability to foster a willingness to continuously learn and grow professionally to excel at ones highest capacity.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Work includes classroom laboratory simulation and clinical instruction.
Exposure to physical risk and physical effort as expected in a clinical setting.
Instructions for Applying:
All applicants must apply online at and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae. In addition an official transcript and certification must be mailed to:
Dr. Mary W. Stewart Professor & Dean of Nursing
MSU Meridian Riley Campus
2214 5th Street
Meridian MS 39301
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39839.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
