Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

Fayetteville State University invites applicationsfora Lecturer/ Assistant Professor position to begin inAugust 2012. Fayetteville State University is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina and the second oldest public institution of higher education in the state. Founded in 1867 as the Howard School for the education of African Americans, today FSU serves a growing student body of nearly 6,000 and ranks among the nation’s most diverse campus communities. Fayetteville is located in the scenic Cape Fear River Valley of North Carolina, between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Residents of Fayetteville enjoy mild temperatures, four distinct seasons, a low cost of living, and easy access to beautiful Carolina beaches.

The Department of Nursing seeks a committed, scholar and nursing educator, capable of contributing to the continuedexpansion of the RN-BSN degree program, rebuilding the four-year generic licensure program, and the development of a MSN program. The candidate must be able and willing to teach across curricula.
Applicants for the Assistant/ Associate Professor position must be eligible for licensure as an RN in North Carolina, (certification as a nurse practitioner is preferred)with an MSN, and earned doctorate from an accredited institution, extensive nursing teaching and clinical experience in Medical/Surgical Nursinga publication record sufficient for being eligible for tenure track.

Applicants for the Lecturer Position must also be eligible for licensure as an RN in North Carolina, with an MSN from an accredited institution, extensive nursing teaching and/or clinical experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing.

A successful candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; evidence of cooperation and collaboration with staff, administrators, colleagues, and members of the nursing community; curriculum development skills; interest and experience with technology common in nursing practice, education, and online instruction; and knowledge of computer applications commonly used in nursing, academic and administrative fields.

Review of applications will beginMarch 15thand continue until the position is filled. To apply, send a letter of application and a short summary of any academic administrative experience with program building), a curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with the applicant’s employment history, and all official graduate and undergraduate transcripts to: Dr. Afua Arhin, Chair, Department of Nursing, Fayetteville State University, 1200 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301-4298 or complete an electronic application at http://www.uncfsu.edu/humres/vacancies.htm

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).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.