Assistant Professor Nursing - 3212

Established in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation of the values of all people. Located in the heart of Pembroke, N.C., UNCP boasts an enrollment of 8,200 in 41 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs and offers a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to engaged scholarship, high academic standards, creative activity and public service. Spread over 281 acres, the campus offers a sense of community and belonging-–a place where faculty and staff feel supported, take pride in the university’s mission, and are devoted to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference in their communities.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) invites qualified applicants to apply for a full-time tenure track faculty position.  The UNCP nursing program is expanding in scope and size allowing an increase in the number of tenured track faculty positions. An individual in this position may teach in pre-licensure, RN-BSN, and/or MSN programs during the academic year and summer session. UNCP is a master’s level degree-granting university and one of 17 schools that comprise the University of North Carolina system. With a total enrollment of more than 8,000 students, the university offers 41 undergraduate and 18 graduate degree programs. The UNCP main campus is located in Pembroke, NC, a quiet, safe community within 15 minutes from Lumberton, NC. Located just off Interstate 95 and Interstate 74 at the mid-point between Boston and Miami, the campus is convenient to all major metro areas of the Carolinas as well as world famous beaches and resorts. UNCP is a dynamic educational institution committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful candidates’ primary responsibilities includes administrative duties, teaching, scholarship, and service. 50%  of which is administrative duties which include  curricula implementation by developing and enhancing the didactic, simulation, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences for both entry and advanced nursing education programs. The person in this position will work closely with other directors and the Chair. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:  All candidates must hold a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing, with 3 years of teaching experience.

Management Preferences: Doctoral degree preferred. A background in student success efforts and clinical teaching. Previous experience in community engagement.

Licenses and Certifications: Unrestricted RN license in the state of North Carolina.

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process. UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.