Assistant or Associate Professor - Nursing

Full Time

Academic Year (to begin AY 25-26)

Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.

Applications received by March 10, 2025 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Duties:

The Sherry Lesar School of Nursing at Montana Technological University is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty at either the Assistant or Associate rank.

The successful candidate will provide educational instruction and intervention within the classroom, clinical and simulation lab settings and will be expected to participate in curriculum development and assessment of learning outcomes. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, holding regular office hours, student recruitment, advising and committee work as assigned.

All candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Nursing or be currently enrolled in a Master’s of Nursing program or a BSN and a graduate degree from a nationally accredited program, and have an unencumbered license as a registered nurse or have the ability to obtain by the candidate’s start date.

Candidates seeking the rank of Associate Professor must have a minimum of 4 years of experience in an academic teaching environment, and demonstrate nursing scholarship such as research experience, presentations at professional conferences and/or publications.

Required Qualifications:

Assistant Professor:

• Master’s degree in Nursing or current enrollment in a Master’s of Nursing program OR a BSN and a graduate degree from a nationally accredited program
• Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse or advanced practice nurse in the state of Montana or ability to obtain by start date
• 2-3 years of nursing experience and demonstrated ability to perform at a high level
• Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills
  
  

Associate Professor:

• Master’s degree in Nursing or current enrollment in a Master’s of Nursing program OR a BSN and a graduate degree from a nationally accredited program
• Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse or advanced practice nurse in the state of Montana or ability to obtain by start date
• 2-3 years of nursing experience and demonstrated ability to perform at a high level
• Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills -
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an academic teaching environment, and
• Demonstrate nursing scholarship such as research experience, presentations at professional conferences and/or publications
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD) preferred
• Prior classroom and/or clinical teaching experience at the collegiate level
• Evidence of scholarly activity
• Experience in simulation education
• 2-3 years of community health nursing
• 2-3 geriatric of Adult/geriatric nursing experience
  
  

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Please include:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications,
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references.
  
  

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference please complete the employment (veteran’s) preference form located on the employment page and email to humanresources@mtech.edu. You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.

Employment (veteran's) preference form

To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson 406-496-4380; cisakson@mtech.edu

Why Work at Tech?

Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.

In addition, Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage
• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
• 11 Holidays per year
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
• Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
• Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions
• Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.
  
  

Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.

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