"Open-Rank Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, School of Nursing (Tenure-Track/Tenured)"

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F00431P

Classification Title
Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty

Position Title
Open-Rank Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, School of Nursing (Tenure-Track/Tenured)

GSU Information
Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person, online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

Department
School of Nursing

College
Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions

Campus
Atlanta

Position Type
Full Time Faculty

Posting Type
Internal/External

About the Department

The Georgia State University School of Nursing ( SON ), located in downtown Atlanta, is committed to excellence in education, research, and service. The SON offers a full range of degree programs from associate to Ph.D., preparing future nurse leaders and advancing healthcare through innovative research. Our faculty and students benefit from a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment, partnering with researchers across health professions, public health, health policy, biomedical sciences, and leading institutions in Atlanta such as the CDC, Emory Healthcare Network, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Grady Health System, and Morehouse School of Medicine. The SON fosters a supportive community that encourages professional growth, mentorship, and impactful contributions to nursing and health sciences.

Position Description

The School of Nursing invites applications for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions for a nine-month appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Faculty responsibilities include maintaining a program of research in a focused area, securing external funding, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and engaging in other scholarly activities. Teaching in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, providing service to the university and profession, and mentoring students and faculty are essential components of the role. Faculty rank will be determined based on prior research and teaching experience.

DNP -prepared nurses who do not hold a Ph.D. or DNS are encouraged to apply for Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor positions that are non-tenure track.

Required Experience

Assistant Professor: Candidates should have an emerging research portfolio, a record of scholarly activity such as publications or presentations, and experience or potential in securing external funding. At least one year of tenure-track academic experience in teaching, research, and service at a higher education institution is required. Candidates should demonstrate a focused research area through publications and other scholarly activities.

Associate Professor: Candidates must have an established research program with peer-reviewed publications, experience obtaining external funding, and excellence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses. At least seven years of tenure-track academic experience is required. Candidates should demonstrate a focused research area through publications and other scholarly activities.

Full Professor: Candidates are expected to have a distinguished record of scholarly research and publications, a history of securing significant external funding, extensive teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate levels, and substantial professional and university service. At least ten years of tenure-track academic experience is required. Candidates should demonstrate a focused research area through publications and other scholarly activities.

Required Education

Candidates for Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor tenure-track or tenured positions must hold a Ph.D. in Nursing or a closely related field and possess a Georgia Registered Nurse license or be eligible for licensure.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate nursing students or research-focused courses, post-doctoral training or at least three years of academic experience, leadership in academic committees or professional organizations, and national or international recognition in nursing research or practice are preferred. Prior involvement in securing significant external funding is considered a strong asset.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Candidates should have comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory, research methods, and evidence-based practice. Strong skills in conducting and disseminating scholarly research, securing external funding, and teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level are essential. Effective communication, collaboration, and mentorship abilities are required to support students, faculty, and interdisciplinary teams. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to contribute to the academic community through service, leadership, and engagement with professional organizations. Familiarity with current trends in nursing education, healthcare policy, and clinical practice is highly desirable.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

Georgia RN license/license eligible.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Search Chair Contact info

Further information may be obtained by viewing the SON website at http://lewis.gsu.edu/ or contacting Dr. Jiwon Lee, Chair of the SON Tenure Track Faculty Search Committee, at jlee242@gsu.edu

Departmental contact for assistance

Kevette Woolfalk-Molet, kwoolfalk1@gsu.edu

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
2

Desired Start Date
08/01/2026

Open Date
11/04/2025

Review of Applications Begins
11/17/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6336