"Professor of Practice Community Health Nursing"

Job Summary/Basic Function

Wheaton College’s nursing program is searching for a Professor of Practice in Community Health Nursing for Fall 2026. We seek candidates who share our commitment and passion for educating the nurse of the future to care for others in a meaningful and practical manner that aligns seamlessly with Wheaton College’s mission and its strategic vision for diverse and inclusive excellence. The Community Health Nursing faculty member is a full-time academic appointment within the nursing program. This faculty member is responsible for teaching didactic and/or clinical courses in community health nursing across the baccalaureate curriculum. The faculty role encompasses teaching, student advising, service, and scholarship consistent with the mission and values of Wheaton College and the Nursing Program.

• Evidencing a commitment to teaching excellence
• Contribute to student learning through academic advising, mentoring, and professional role modeling
• Teach Community Health nursing courses at the undergraduate level, including classroom, clinical, and simulation-based instruction
• Evidencing continued growth as a practicing scholar
• Participating in the governance of the program and college, including work in standing, ad-hoc committees, and task forces
• Serves as a member of departmental committees
• Participating in the development of a written curriculum plan for Nursing
• Participating in the regular development, implementation, and evaluation of academic policies in Nursing
• Participating in the development and implementation of a written systematic evaluation plan of all components of the nursing program
• Teaching the number of courses prescribed in their contract letter
• Evaluating student achievement of nursing competencies
• Providing advising to students in the Nursing program
• Completing an annual evaluation
• Other responsibilities determined by the Office of the Provost and the Dean of Nursing

Minimum Qualifications

• A current MA RN license in good standing
• A minimum of an earned Master’s degree in Nursing
• A minimum of five years of full-time Community Health experience
• Evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction
• Evidence of ongoing and progressive professional development in academic and professional communities appropriate to teaching responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in the discipline of Nursing
• Teaching experience in Nursing
• Ongoing scholarly activity that includes research and publication

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 – $95,000.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 0601234

Position Title: Professor of Practice Community Health Nursing

FLSA: Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Academic Year Schedule (dates): 2026-2027

Faculty Term: Full Academic Year

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Provost

Posting Date: 09/23/2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Contact(s): Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension: 508-286-8206

Contact Email: careers@wheatoncollege.edu

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
4. List of References
5. Teaching Philosophy