Urgently Require Nursing Full Time Faculty, Open Rank, Undergraduate Programs in Johnson City, TN
Posted 2025-03-14Job title: Nursing Full Time Faculty, Open Rank, Undergraduate Programs
Company: East Tennessee State University
Job description: Review of applicants begins immediately and continues until positions are filled.
Pursuant to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Vaccine mandate, candidates may be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.
An official transcript will be required upon hire. Copies and/or unofficial transcripts will be acceptable for application purposes only.
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Either 9 month or 12-month position.
Open-Rank and Track.
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title Nursing Full Time Faculty, Open Rank, Undergraduate Programs
Department Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing - 35200
Pay Grade 1
Job Category Faculty
Job Summary
East Tennessee State University, College of Nursing (CON) is seeking applicants for an Open Rank Faculty position (non-tenure/tenure track) for our Undergraduate Programs. Faculty rank and track are commensurate with education and experience. Some appointments may be eligible for tenure. Clinical and Research track appointments may be convertible to tenure-track no later than the end of year three of the appointment. Positions are located on the main campus in Johnson City and may include classroom, online, and clinical teaching. One position is available, either 9 months or 12 months, and may involve evening and/or weekend teaching. Positions available beginning in January 2023.
Academic programs in the College of Nursing Undergraduate Programs include traditional BSN, Accelerated Traditional BSN, Accelerated second-degree BSN, RN-BSN, RN-BSN Dual Degree, and LPN-BSN.
ETSU, serving over 14,500 students, is a Research Intensive University. The College of Nursing is part of the Academic Health Sciences Center which includes Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences.
ETSU is located in the heart of the southern Appalachian Mountains with beautiful rivers, mountain streams, and lakes. The region surrounding the university is home to thriving cities, historic towns, the birthplace of country music, the International Storytelling Center, and an extensive array of healthcare agencies and providers in both rural and urban environments.
The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:
- Paid time off & leave
- 17 paid holidays
- Educational Assistance
- Health and life insurance
- Retirement
- Access to University facilities and services and much more
ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- All applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English in accordance with the Tennessee Board of Regents policy 5:02:01:03.
- Ability to contribute to a team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to position and balance yourself.
- Ability to move (including lift, carry, push, and pull) up to 100 pounds or more.
- Ability to perceive and respond to sounds and alarms.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to observe and monitor situations and details at close range in full and dimmed light.
- Ability to move and/or stay in a stationary position in various settings for up to 12 hours at a time.
- Ability to cope with stress while dealing with numerous students, patients, family members, and other healthcare providers.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job across various settings in the classroom, simulation, clinical, and/or community as required and/or needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to position themself and balance. The employee must occasionally move (including lift, carry, push, and pull) up to 100 pounds or more. The employee must be able to perceive and respond to sounds and alarms; communicate effectively with others; be able to observe and monitor situations and details at close range in full and dimmed light. The employee may be required to move and/or stay in a stationary position in various settings for up to 12 hours at a time in addition to the preparation and closure of a clinical shift. Rapid mobility may also be required on occasion. Physical expectations of an assigned clinical facility may vary and be subject to change.
Stress levels may be high due to frequently dealing with numerous students, patients, family members, and other healthcare providers. This position demands concentration and the ability to work in emotionally charged situations.
Required Qualifications
- A Master's Degree or higher in Nursing at the time of employment.
- Practice as a Registered Nurse.
- RN Licensure in the State of Tennessee or Compact State at the time of hire. Proof of License will be required at the time of employment.
- MSN with Nursing Education concentration.
- Experience in higher education teaching.
- An interest or expertise in rural practice, vulnerable populations, and health disparities are preferred.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F00729P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
Open Date 09/08/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
Review of applicants begins immediately and continues until positions are filled.
Pursuant to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Vaccine mandate, candidates may be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.
An official transcript will be required upon hire. Copies and/or unofficial transcripts will be acceptable for application purposes only.
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Either 9 month or 12-month position.
Open-Rank and Track.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Are you interested in a 9-month position, 12-month position, or either?
- 9 Month
- 12 Month
- Either
- * What is your highest nursing degree?
- PhD
- DNP
- MSN
- BSN
- I do not have a Nursing Degree.
- * Do you have practice experience as a Registered Nurse?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you possess an active Registered Nurse License in the State of Tennessee or Compact State?
- Yes, I have an active Registered Nurse License in the State of Tennessee
- Yes, I have an active Registered Nurse License in a Compact State
- No, I do not have an active Registered Nurse License in the State of Tennessee or Compact State.
Required Documents * Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Other
- Certifications
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Location: Johnson City, TN