Job Description
We are seeking applicants to fill multiple positions in our thriving pre-licensure BSN program. The ideal candidate for a Clinical/Applied Assistant Professor of Nursing will demonstrate clinical practice knowledge and experience, professional productivity as evidenced by sustained excellence and innovation in their clinical practice, and service to academic, professional, and relevant community organizations. The initial Clinical/Applied contract is 1-2 years, and subsequent longer-term contracts are based on review of performance and the continuing need for the position.

Responsibilities
The ideal candidate for Clinical/Applied Assistant Professor of Nursing will demonstrate expertise in baccalaureate nursing education, including experience in leading courses, programs, and/or tracks within a program. All faculty are expected to actively participate in departmental and college committees, advise students, contribute to student recruitment and retention, and actively collaborate with the department chair, faculty and staff as well as clinical partners to effectively deliver the academic program. Additionally, faculty are responsible for course development, curriculum design, and assessment to ensure compliance with all curricular content-related to AACN and CCNE standards. The successful applicant will teach courses in nursing in the classroom, laboratory, clinical, and simulation teaching-learning environments. There will also be opportunities to teach in our innovative University Interdisciplinary Studies program. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professional productivity as evidenced by sustained excellence and innovation in their clinical/applied practice, and service to academic, professional, or Hartford area communities. Candidates will be expected to remain active in clinical or professional practice and contribute to the profession through publications, presentations, or other publicly disseminated work. Clinical/Applied Assistant Professor of Nursing faculty are expected to engage in professional productivity such as consulting, as well as to actively participate in departmental and school committees, advise students, and contribute to student recruitment and retention. The initial Clinical/Applied Assistant Professor of Nursing contract is 1-2 years, and subsequent longer-term contracts are based on review of performance and the continuing need for the position.

Required Qualifications
Required Credential: A Master of Science degree in nursing by date of appointment. Applicants with a non-nursing master’s degree must have a doctorate (PhD, EdD, DNP , DNSc) in nursing. An unencumbered Connecticut RN License by the date of appointment. Preferred Credential: A Master of Science degree in nursing with a focus on nursing education. A doctorate (PhD, EdD, DNP , DNSc) in nursing or related discipline. Preferred: Experience performing nursing program assessment and participating in program accreditation by CCNE . Experience teaching nursing courses that include, Health Assessment, Medical-Surgical, Maternal-Child, Pediatrics, Behavioral/Mental Health, Community Health, Leadership, and/or Research in Nursing. Experience teaching and advising diverse nursing student populations in higher education or practice setting. Candidates are encouraged to describe any particular expertise in curriculum development related to inclusivity and belonging in nursing and nursing education.