Assistant Professor

Faculty Position FA25-043

Position Title
Assistant Professor (2 Positions)

Hiring Unit
School of Nursing

Job Description/Responsibilities
The School of Nursing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville {SIUE) is seeking candidates for two (2) full-time, tenure-track nursing faculty positions. SIUE is classified by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education as a Doctoral/Professional University, and as such, our institution is dedicated to exemplary student instruction. As a Tenure track faculty in the School of Nursing, there is an expectation to demonstrate competent teaching across the curriculum, including didactic, clinical, and online setting and in our graduate and/or undergraduate programs. Additionally, tenure track faculty are expected to maintain a program of scholarship relevant to the practice of nursing, the nursing profession, and/or the education of nurses and to engage in service to the School of Nursing and other constituencies relevant to the mission of the organization.

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) School of Nursing educates, empowers, and engages learners to achieve excellence in nursing. Our commitment to inclusive excellence in nursing education, practice, service, and scholarship is reflected in our innovative programs, extensive partnerships, and equitable opportunities. We empower learners by fostering a supportive community that celebrates student success with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our graduates are prepared to lead change and advance health equity of diverse populations.

In support of our mission, we take full advantage of our central location between rural Illinois and Metropolitan Saint Louis and offer a diverse range of clinical learning opportunities for students. A significant point of pride for our school is the SIUE We Care Clinic, located on the East Saint Louis campus just 25 miles from SIU E's main campus. The clinic offers a full range of services to patients in a historically underserved area. The clinic exemplifies our mission and its commitment to health equity, diversity and community engagement. Other points of pride are the innovative teaching strategies that have received local, state, and national scholar recognition through grants and awards. Since 2012, the School of Nursing faculty has been involved in research and program grant funding over 30 million dollars. Funding support for faculty research has included prestigious sources such as the U.S. Department of Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Institutes of Health, Illinois Board of Higher Education, Illinois Department of Public Health, the Archdiocese of St. Louis, and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

The SIUE School of Nursing offers an energetic, forward-thinking, supportive environment for faculty to grow and practice to the full extent of their educational and licensing credentials. We look forward to welcoming new faculty who are driven, dedicated, and prepared to work collaboratively to provide high-level and diverse learning experiences for our students and community.

To find out more about the School of Nursing at SIUE, visit: https://www.siue.edu/nursing/

Minimum Qualifications
Preferred candidates must have teaching experience and/or clinkal experience in undergraduate and/or graduate programs. A graduate degree in Nursing is required. Additionally, candidates must have a Doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, DNS, DNSc, DNP, DNAP) for faculty position. Teaching experience and research experience preferred. Illinois and Missouri licenses or eligibility for such licenses is required. While not required, a background in mental health and/or community health is of interest as well as experience leading DNP projects.

Terms of Appointment
Continuing tenure track academic year (nine month) appointment or tenure track beginning August 15, 2025

Source of Funds
State

Salary

$86,400 - $92,400

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

For more information about employment benefits and policies, visit: Faculty Employment Benefits

Application Process
To apply, submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; research/scholarship statement; a statement that discusses your teaching philosophies, experience, and contact information for three references to:

SIUE School of Nursing Tenure track Search Committee: siuesonsearch@siue.edu

Application Deadline
For optimal consideration in a first pool of applicants, all application materials must be received by April 7, 2025

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.

SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of Fl or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.

Dual Career Support for New Faculty
The Career Development Center has partnered with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Support for this initiative was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Award 1936141. Outlined below is a specific list of career services and resources available to help you on your career journey. Individuals are eligible to receive a maximum of three, one-hour appointments. Visit them online at: https://www.siue.edu/career-development-center/faculty/NSF-Advance-GrantLanding.shtml