What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor position at Tennessee Tech University?
Position Information
Position Information
Position Number
141020
Working Title
Assistant Professor
Job Title
Assistant Professor
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Nursing Instruction
Job Purpose
Teach courses, perform research, and fulfill service mission for the School of Nursing.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Clinical and didactic teaching in BSN or graduate program. Academic advisement, community and faculty service, scholarly activities consistent with Whitson-Hester School of Nursing mission and vision including Boyer's Model of Scholarship and the mission of the University. Commitment to recruiting, advising, retaining, and mentoring qualified students. Ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the School and University.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned doctorate from an accredited institution and a graduate degree in nursing. The Search Committee will consider a doctoral candidate in their final stages of completion of their dissertation and / or project. Degree must be conferred by August 2025. Prior clinical and / or didactic teaching experience in BSN or graduate program. A current Tennessee nursing license or eligible to obtain Tennessee nursing license.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in medical / surgical nursing, perinatal nursing and / or psych mental health. Current relevant clinical experience. Experience in conducting and or facilitating various levels of simulation in respective specialty area. Technological literacy including management of electronic medical records, on-line course delivery methods, and distance learning. Experience in graduate level instruction. Certification in area of specialty. If applicable, APRN licensure or eligibility to obtain Tennessee licensure.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine month, tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2025.
Benefits Information
Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
Posting Details
Posting Date
09 / 16 / 2024
Screening Date
01 / 17 / 2025
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants will be required to electronically upload a letter of application addressing the qualifications and essential functions, and describing teaching and research interests; curriculum vitae; copies of all transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire); and names and email addresses of three professional references at time of application. If selected for interview, references will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required documents are incomplete and will not be considered.
