F0257/F0242-: Nursing Assistant/Associate Professor 12-month Tenure Track- Nursing & Allied Health

Employer: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Salary: Competitive Salary

Date posted: Feb 12, 2026

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Medicine, Nursing

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Details

Title: F0257/F0242-: Nursing Assistant/Associate Professor 12-month Tenure Track- Nursing & Allied Health

State Role Title: Assistant Professor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Credentials and Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: https://www.nsu.edu/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This nursing faculty position has a wide range of professional responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

1. Develop, implement, and evaluate the philosophy and objectives of the nursing education program.
2. Design, implement, teach, evaluate, and revise the curriculum. Faculty shall provide evidence of education and experience necessary to indicate that the faculty member is competent to teach a given course.
3. Develop and evaluate student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies within the framework of the controlling institution.
4. Participate in academic advisement and counseling of students in accordance with requirements of the Financial Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 USC § 1232g).
5. Provide opportunities for and evidence of student and graduate evaluation of curriculum and teaching and program effectiveness.
6. Document actions taken in faculty and committee meetings using a systematic plan of evaluation for total program review.
7. Create and maintain effective collegial relationships with students, faculty, the University, and clinical agency staff and administration.
8. Model professional evidence-based nursing that is sensitive to diverse and multicultural considerations.
9. Establish and maintain professional and ethical boundaries with students, co-workers, and others in all learning environments.
10. Participate in University service and events.
11. Abide by University guidelines as prescribed in the Faculty Handbook for achieving promotion and/or tenure.
12. Actively participate in annual scholarly activities, including but not limited to research projects, grant proposal development and submission, manuscript writing, and professional presentations;
13. Perform other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Department Chair.

Overview of the Department:

The Department of Nursing and Allied Health offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Nursing and Health Services Management, Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Health Informatics, Master of Public Health, and a Certificate of Completion in Health Services Management. The Mission of the Department of Nursing and Allied Health is to develop analytical, skilled, and competent professionals who will become productive citizens today, and to offer academic programs that facilitate learning consistent with changing employment opportunities and life experiences in a global society. This mission embraces tenets of the Norfolk State University mission statement. Through exemplary teaching, scholarship, and outreach, the Department aims to prepare selected individuals for diverse nursing or health science roles in multiple settings.

Minimum Qualifications

1. An earned Master of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. An earned terminal degree in nursing or related field (e.g. DNP, PhD, DrPH)
3. Evidence of experience in nursing practice (minimum of five years).
4. A record of scholarly achievement in teaching, research, service, and professional development.
5. A current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse or multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia, or ability to obtain one prior to start date.

Additional Considerations

1. Substantive specialization or certification in a specialty field or area of research focus.
2. History of funding and/or publications in research.
3. Experience with virtual simulation learning platforms.
4. Knowledge of higher education and nursing accreditation processes.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Candidates should submit:

1. State of Virginia application.
2. A cover letter of interest outlining research agenda and teaching interests.
3. Current Curriculum Vitae
4. Copy of active nursing license
5. Philosophy of Teaching.
6. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts are required of finalists).
7. Three letters of reference.

Some requirements must be saved into one file and attached as other to the state application.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: No email address is needed.