Engages in professional and academic service that advances the
priority goals of the program, School of Nursing, College of Public
Health, and participates in faculty governance.
Required Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in Nursing (DNP or PhD) or health-related
field;
- At least 3 years of clinical expertise as a medical-surgical
nurse, pediatrics, and/or maternal/child nurse;
- An unencumbered Virginia Registered Nurse and Nurse
Practitioner License, or eligibility to obtain upon
employment;
- Knowledge of:
- Advanced Nursing Practice: Deep understanding of nursing
theories, principles, and practices. This includes specialized
knowledge in a specialty area of nursing practice and understanding
of current healthcare laws, policies, ethics, and economics as they
affect patient care and the nursing profession.
- Must have the knowledge and skills to teach didactic and/or
clinical courses related to med/surg, critical care, or
maternal/child health.
- Research Methods: Knowledge of evidence-based practice and
research methodologies pertinent to the nursing field.
- Education Techniques: Familiarity with curriculum development,
pedagogical theories, and teaching strategies specific to higher
education and nursing education.
- Skills in:
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication
skills for interacting with students, colleagues, and the wider
academic and healthcare community.
- Leadership and Collaboration: Capacity to lead projects and
work collaboratively with other faculty members, as well as
participate in committees and contribute to the academic
community.
- Demonstrated organizational skills.
- Abilities in:
- Teaching: Ability to effectively impart knowledge, facilitate
learning, and assess student performance in a variety of course
formats (traditional, hybrid, and distance education). This
includes lecturing, course design using learning management
systems, demonstrating practical applications related to course
content, and mentoring students.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt teaching methods to different
learning styles and environments, including online platforms.
- Critical Thinking: Capability to engage in reflective and
analytical thinking, crucial for both teaching and research.
- Problem Solving: Ability to address academic and administrative
problems that may arise in managing research, courses, and programs
within the school.
- Mentoring: Aptitude for guiding students and junior faculty
members, as appropriate per rank, in their academic and
professional development.
- Collaboration and Collegiality: Ability to work in a team-based
environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching in higher education.
- Experience with curriculum design, program evaluation, and
accreditation processes.
- Experience with evidence-based pedagogy.
- Record of scholarly productivity (publications, presentations,
or funded projects).
- Active participation in professional organizations related to
advanced practice nursing.
- Knowledge of:
- Accreditation: Familiarity with accreditation standards for
Nursing programs.
- Abilities in:
- Clinical Teaching/Supervision: Ability to teach or supervise
students in clinical coursework in med/surg, critical care, or
maternal/child health.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the
School
of Nursing - Assistant/Associate Professor (Requisition
#10004291) at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/.
Complete and submit the online application to include three
professional references with contact information (one of which must
be a current or past supervisor), and provide 1) cover
letter/letter of intent, 2) CV, and 3) brief teaching philosophy
statement.
Posting Open Date: September 3, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 16, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
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