"Tenure-Track Assistant Professor and Instructor in Nursing"

The Citadel, a fully accredited, public, co-educational college located in historic Charleston, South Carolina, invites applications for two full-time, nine-month faculty positions in the Swain Department of Nursing beginning as early as January 2026, but no later than August 2026.

The Swain Department of Nursing, part of the Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics, offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Established in 2017, the program includes a traditional day program for cadets and an evening degree-completion program for non-cadet students. The program emphasizes small class sizes, face-to-face instruction, and strong faculty-student engagement.

Position 1: Instructor in Nursing (Obstetrics Focus)

The primary responsibility of this position is teaching undergraduate nursing students in classroom and clinical settings, with a primary focus on Obstetrics. Additional teaching assignments may include fundamentals of nursing, health assessment, public health nursing, nursing delegation, or other areas as needed. Faculty members are also expected to contribute to departmental and institutional service. Faculty development and scholarship are encouraged and supported.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing with relevant Obstetrics experience.
• Active, unencumbered RN license in South Carolina or eligibility for licensure.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse or Advanced Practice Nurse in Obstetrics.

• Certification as a Nurse Educator (CNE).
• Doctoral degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of 2 years academic teaching experience.
• Military nursing experience.
• Experience with nursing simulation and/or CCNE accreditation.
• Interest and/or experience in online teaching.

Position 2: Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing (Medical-Surgical Focus)

The primary responsibility of this tenure-track position is teaching undergraduate nursing students in classroom and clinical settings, with a primary emphasis on Medical-Surgical Nursing. Additional teaching responsibilities may include health assessment, fundamentals, or other areas depending on departmental needs. Tenure-line faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly activity, serve as academic advisers, participate in curriculum development, and contribute to departmental and institutional governance.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or equivalent) by the time of appointment.
• Active, unencumbered RN license in South Carolina or eligibility for licensure.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse or Advanced Practice Nurse in Medical-Surgical Nursing.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching and clinical instruction.
• Experience in curriculum development, accreditation processes, and use of simulation in nursing education.
• Active program of scholarship or clear potential for scholarly productivity.
• Experience with online teaching and/or interest in innovative instructional methods.
• Military nursing experience.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit the following: a cover letter addressing qualifications and specifying the position of interest (Instructor or Assistant Professor), curriculum vitae, narrative including teaching philosophy and scholarly goals (as appropriate to the position), unofficial transcripts, and contact information for at least three professional references (two should address teaching ability). Application materials should be addressed to Dr. Kimberly Subasic, Head, Swain Department of Nursing, and submitted through The Citadel's HR portal (https://jobs.citadel.edu/jobs/search).

Benefits of Working at The Citadel: Extensive Health Plans, Great Retirement Options, Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents, Paid Parental Leave, Isle of Palms Beach Club, Swain Family Boat Center, Community Service Opportunities.