Assistant Professor, Nursing
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Tenure Track Assistant Professor Nursing
School of Community Health Sciences Counseling & Counseling Psychology
Fall 2026
POSITION: The Nursing Program within Oklahoma State Universitys College of Education and Human Sciences is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor at the main campus in Stillwater starting August 2026. The successful applicant will join a collaborative team of faculty who work with and mentor our undergraduate nursing students. We are interested in scholars who have experience and interest in working with interdisciplinary teams of health professionals on educational addition to developing an independent research program this position requires a commitment to providing a quality learning experience for nursing students in the classroom lab and clinical settings. The position requires an experienced nurse clinician and nurse educator who holds a registered professional nursing license in the state of Oklahoma and a doctoral degree in nursing. This individual is expected to complete instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission and policies of the university college and program. The candidate must be willing to teach courses in various delivery formats (face-to-face hybrid online) as needed. Participation in program meetings committees and other service activities is expected.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching Scholarship and Service Responsibilities
Perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in conformity with the mission policies and procedures of the program college university and accrediting agencies;
Evaluate and document student assignments learning skills and abilities promptly;
Engage in scholarship that supports the mission of Oklahoma State University;
Develop a sustained program of research that is aligned with school college and university priorities;
Serve as a resource person in areas of expertise and to other faculty and personnel of the community;
Act as advisor to nursing students for the promotion of excellence in academic and clinical practice;
Serve the university college and program including committee work as appropriate;
Adhere to all policies within the Oklahoma State University;
Participate in university activities and professional organizations as a member;
Aid in completion of the program assessments and accreditation requirements;
Serve in student recruiting and retention efforts for the program;
Participate in curriculum implementation revision and evaluation;
Participate in professional development commensurate with program needs;
Other duties as assigned.
Clinical Responsibilities
Assist in arranging orientation periods and clinical schedule for each rotation;
Be on-site and provide supervision and evaluation of students during clinical;
Communicate with facility staff regarding student competencies responsibilities and performance.
Assign patients for student delivery of nursing care;
Evaluate clinical sites;
Collaborate with other faculty to ensure student performance is satisfactory and experiences are appropriate;
Provide timely feedback to students;
Adhere to policies of the university program and facility regarding clinical.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Unencumbered Oklahoma RN license or multi-state compact required;
Doctoral degree in nursing or related field required.;
Minimum of three (3) years experience as a registered nurse required;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills required;
Sufficient physical health and mobility to instruct students in various clinical and lab settings is required;
Ability to meet clinical agency immunization requirements and keep current with clinical facility requirements is a must.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful undergraduate teaching experience preferred;
Experience with simulated learning experiences is a plus;
Proficiency with current online education software and delivery methods preferred;
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with education experience qualifications and contingent on available funding. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans. Information on benefits can be found at INFORMATION:
Our mission is to prepare nurses to practice professional nursing that meets the dynamic health care needs of individuals families groups communities and global populations. Faculty facilitate the education of students in the art and science of nursing to provide leadership with an emphasis on ethics wellness cultural competency population-based and professional inter-collaborative practice.
The program offers unique teaching research and outreach opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration with Health Education and Promotion Educational Psychology School Psychology K-12 education faculty and the McNair Scholars program on the community there are opportunities to work with underserved populations and both rural-based and urban populations in and around Stillwater and nearby Tulsa and Oklahoma City. For more information about the College of Education and Human Sciences you may wish to view our website at .
Oklahoma State University is a comprehensive land-grant university with an enrollment of more than 25000 students. The university offers 87 undergraduate majors 84 masters programs and 48 programs at the doctoral levels at campuses in Stillwater and Tulsa. Stillwater is approximately 65 miles from both the Tulsa and Oklahoma City metropolitan areas providing opportunitiesfor additional dining cultural and professional sporting events. Providing a combination of larger city amenitieswith an airport and cultural lifewhile maintaining the charm of a smaller community with affordable housing and excellent schools Stillwater is ranked as one of Americas safest cities. See for more information. For more information about Oklahoma State University you may wish to view OSUs website at .
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
For full consideration application materials must be received by November 20 2025 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply submit a letter of interest curriculum vita sample of published writings and contact information for three professional references to . For questions about the position please contact the search committee chair Deana Hildebrand Professor & Associate Department Head Nutritional Sciences .
Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study work and living environment for its faculty staff volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include but is not limited to criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history sex offender registry motor vehicle history financial history and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when in the discretion of the university it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Oklahoma State University as an equal opportunity employer complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race religion age sex color national origin marital status disability or veteran status with regard to employment educational programs and activities and/or admissions. For more information visit .
Employment Type
Full Time
