Associate Professor of Nursing

Description

Our innovative nursing programs seek creative faculty who are passionate about teaching, and who have a commitment to diversity and learner-centered education. Linfield's concept-based nursing curriculum provides a quality education derived from a liberal arts foundation, nursing theory and research. We are actively seeking candidates for a Tenure Track Nursing Faculty or non Tenure Track Faculty position.
 

Linfield University is a private, comprehensive undergraduate/graduate institution with a main campus in McMinnville, Oregon. The School of Nursing is located on our new campus in Northeast Portland. Approximately 400 students are enrolled in the on-ground pre-licensure programs with NCLEX pass rates above the national average. Oregon's first Master's Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN) graduate program launched in 2023 for students entering the profession with a previous bachelor's degree. Nursing students have clinical experiences in a wide variety of healthcare facilities and in the innovative simulation program on campus. Our online RN to BSN program is highly rated and receives national recognition.
 

Our Benefits Stand Out:

Linfield University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan; life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage at no cost. Linfield offers a Tuition Remission and Exchange Program for spouses and dependents who meet the eligibility requirements. Benefits may vary depending on the actual faculty appointment offered.
 

Required Qualifications

All faculty candidates must possess

1) a doctoral (tenure track) or master's degree (non tenure track) in Nursing

2) an Oregon Nursing license (or eligibility for licensure in Oregon)

3) three years of full-time nursing practice experience.
 

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of effective teaching at the BSN and/or MSN level.

Previous experience in a higher education setting.

A terminal degree in nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD)
 

Screening of Applications Begins Immediately

Screening of applications begins immediately and the position will be open until filled. To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following documents as ONE complete PDF file.

• Letter of interest, including a description of what makes applicant qualified to teach BSN and MSN nursing students.
• CV

For additional information about School of Nursing faculty opportunities, please contact:

SON Director of Academic Operations

Patrick Driscoll

pdriscoll@linfield.edu

IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION:

In order to create the healthiest face-to-face learning environment possible, Linfield University is requiring that all faculty, staff, and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees should be fully vaccinated no later than two weeks prior to arriving on campus. To be fully vaccinated, employees will need to have one COVID-19 booster shot when eligible. Employees must submit their documentation at least seven days prior to arrival on campus. People who have tested positive for COVID-19 will still be required to show proof of vaccination. Linfield's COVID-19 vaccine policy, including requirements for compliance and exemptions, is available at https://linfield.edu/coronavirus-update/vaccine.html.
 

We Value Diversity:

Linfield University is actively engaged in promoting, advancing, and confirming our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and vibrant Linfield contributes to academic excellence and critical thinking. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. All candidates are encouraged to address how their professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will build on our diversity and inclusion efforts.

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