"Open Rank Professor of Nursing"

Open Rank Professor of Nursing

Job ID: 295705
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department Information

The Wellstar School of Nursing has one of the nation's largest in person BSN programs, delivering exceptional educational experiences that prepare workforce ready professionals. Committed to excellence, and in collaboration with our healthcare partners, our program equips graduates to lead and transform the health and well-being of all communities through innovative practice, education, research, and service.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for full-time, tenure track faculty positions as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor of Nursing in the Wellstar School of Nursing with a preferred start date of August 2026. Rank will be determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with credentials. These are nine-month contracted positions and are for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Positions report to the Associate Dean and Director of the Wellstar school of Nursing.
• Primary teaching responsibilities will be in undergraduate or graduate classroom and clinical courses.
• Service to Department, College, University and/or professional community is expected
• Scholarship and Research productivity are expected

Additional responsibilities include:

• Course Coordination
• Program development expectations
• Recruitment expectations
• Student teaching/clinical supervision
• Advising
• Working with a student success mindset

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• An earned DNP, EdD, DNS, or PhD degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Nursing, or a PhD or EdD in a related field if possess a MSN is required at the time of hire.
• Must be eligible or possess an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Clear plans for sustained scholarly productivity and research trajectory appropriate for rank

For Associate Professor, in addition to above:

• Must have held rank of Associate Professor at another institution
• At least 3 years of teaching experience
• Demonstrates a record of ongoing scholarship through peer-reviewed publications, regional or national publications, research collaboration and participation in grant activity (as PI, Co-PI, Co-I)

For Professor, in addition to above:

• Must have held rank of Professor at another institution
• At least 6 years of teaching experience
• Sustains a consistent record of peer-reviewed publications, national or international presentations, ongoing grant success and recognized leadership in mentoring, research collaboration, and scholarly achievement

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Nursing Education teaching experience in an academic setting
• Experience in clinical practice

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by April 15, 2026.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Rebecca Shabo, rshabo@kennesaw.edu, 470-578-2642.