Working/Functional Title
Inst/Ast Prof/Asc Prof Fixed Term
Position Summary
The MSU College of Nursing invites applications for part-time teaching positions of Instructor, Assistant Professor and Associate Professor/Professor. The College of Nursing promotes the health of individuals and communities through excellent educational programs to prepare nurse leaders for practice, research and education. These are Spring semester only, part-time, fixed-term faculty positions. The position's primary responsibility is clinical teaching in a variety of healthcare settings while providing educational oversight to nursing students. Collaboration with College of Nursing faculty, administrators, agency staff and students is expected. Assignments are based in East Lansing and a variety of mid- and south Michigan locations. All clinical specialties are encouraged to apply.
Position is planned to recur every Spring Semester
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Nursing or related field
Minimum Requirements
- DNP or PhD in Nursing or related field for the ranks of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor.
- Master's degree in Nursing is required for the rank of Instructor.
- Unrestricted RN license without probationary status (or eligible).
- Knowledge of current clinical standards of patient care in practice specialty which support patient quality outcomes.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in specialty area.
- Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Baccalaureate or higher education teaching experience is desired.
Required Application Materials
Curriculum vitae and cover letter.
Special Instructions
Provide a list of contact information of three professional references knowledgeable of your work.
Review of Applications Begins On
06/13/2025
Summary of Physical Demands
- Ability to lift over 25 lbs.
Summary of Health Risks
- Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other bodily fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.
- TB risk or work within 3 feet of human patients in a healthcare setting or have potential exposure to animals or to specimens with Mycobacterium.
- Respirator.
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
NURSING.MSU.EDU
Department Statement
The Michigan State University College of Nursing has been training the next generations of nurses since its founding as the Department of Nursing Education in 1950. We believe in the power of research, practice and education to affect lasting change and to improve health outcomes in our communities. We do this through recruiting top faculty, staff and students and continuously staying at the forefront of changes in the profession.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
