"Assistant Professor Nursing"

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chair of the School of Nursing, the tenure-track assistant professor position requires didactic and clinical instruction in undergraduate and/or graduate courses; participation in promoting student success; participation in ongoing program and curricular assessment; demonstration of continuing professional growth and scholarly development; maintenance of expertise in areas of responsibility; and participation in service in school, college, and university committees and initiatives. The position is an academic (10 month), tenure track appointment, and the salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours related to Nursing, by June 1, 2026.
• Nurse Practitioner applicants must have certification and licensure as a nurse practitioner.
• Promise of productive scholarship consistent with the teacher scholar model, including grant writing.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and learning that is consistent with the college's priorities for the school and the mission of the University.
• Technological literacy and a commitment to integrate technology into teaching and scholarship.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience at the university level and baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing education.
• Experience in online instruction and development, and human simulation.
• Experience working with a varied student body.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins December 11, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Dr. Nikiya Lewis, Search Chair,
Email: nlewis@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-0390

Department Information

Within this setting, the mission of the School of Nursing is to prepare a varied student population to become professional nurses through academic excellence to promote health and enhance the quality of life for citizens in the rural and urban communities they serve. The School of Nursing aspires to be the premier center for academic excellence in professional nursing education for the southeastern United States through transformative learning opportunities to promote a culture of caring and a legacy of lifelong scholarship, leadership and responsible community service and stewardship. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in charting a new course for nursing education at Georgia Southern University through course and program development, innovative instruction, and formulating academic partnerships that will provide students with state-of-the-art learning experiences.

Location

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419