Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing
Carroll University


Starting date: Fall 2021

Carroll University seeks a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing Program. The Department of Nursing, in the College of Health Sciences, offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program as well as a Master of Science in Nursing -Clinical Nurse Educator program. Candidates who are innovative and value a dynamic and comprehensive approach to curriculum, instruction, and enjoy interacting with students and other health care professional delivering interprofessional education are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the position include, teaching, scholarship and service. This position is a 9-month appointment. Teaching in both the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing Programs. Final course assignments will depend upon department needs as well as the experience and preferences of the successful candidate.

Qualifications: MSN required, PhD or DNP preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with broader clinical nursing experience and have a documented record of teaching and clinical expertise. Current Registered Nurse licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of Wisconsin is required.

Rank and Salary: Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

The Program: The Nursing Department is approved by the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing and accredited by CCNE. Since 2010, Carroll nursing graduates have an above average NCLEX RN pass rate of 95%-100%. The program utilizes a state of the art, 15,000 square foot, nursing simulation laboratory in the newly constructed Douglas N. and Nancy J. Hastad Hall which opened in January, 2018. The Department of Nursing has a strong record of private foundation support and federal grant funding through Human Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Health and Human Services (HHS). Current practicum affiliations include health systems in southeastern Wisconsin and community health agencies.

The College: The College of Health Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate programs through four departments; Health and Medicine, Human Movement Sciences, Nursing, and Physical Therapy. The mission of the College of Health Science is to educate students to be innovative professionals who collaborate to serve the health needs of their communities. The College of Health Sciences currently accounts for ~60% of University enrollment. A dynamic and growing entity, College wide foci include interprofessional education and practice, the integrated approach to health, innovative learning and healthcare technologies, community partnerships and service to medically underserved populations. To support these initiatives the University has recently renovated a medical arts building to house and support its service learning and Community Health Service programs and partnered with the Waukesha Free Clinic at Carroll University. The College supports the interdisciplinary nature of health science education and has received federal and private foundation grant awards to support these, as well as program specific initiatives.

Carroll University: Founded in 1846, Carroll University is an independent, co-educational comprehensive university grounded in the liberal arts tradition. The Pioneer Core general education curriculum has a strong emphasis on developing intercultural awareness,including cross-cultural immersion experiences. Carroll University is located in suburban Waukesha, 16 miles west of Milwaukee and 60 miles east of Madison. The University serves approximately 3521 students. The University though intentionally ecumenical and non- sectarian in approach, is related to the Presbyterian Church, USA. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit as attachments to an email with the subject line ”Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Nursing” in Word or PDF format 1) a letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) statement of teaching philosophy to facapp@carrollu.edu.

Final applicants will be asked to submit graduate transcripts and three letters of reference.
Carroll University is an Equal Opportunity Employer