Assistant/Associate Professor - Tenure Track

Overview

 AUBURN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Tenure Track

The College of Nursing at Auburn University, located in Auburn, Alabama, invites applications for a full-time 12-month, research-focused, tenure track faculty position. Candidates with clinical expertise and research interest in any specialty area of nursing are sought to contribute to the college through scholarly productivity, collaboration, and external funding activities.

Auburn University is one of the nation's premier land, sea, and space grant institutions. Auburn offers Bachelor's, First Professional, Master's, Educational Specialist, and Doctoral degrees and is an institution that is both highly research-active and committed to maintaining teaching excellence.

The College of Nursing offers a traditional BSN and RN to BSN undergraduate program.  Our graduate programs include MSN with Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator options, DNP, and PhD.  The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Auburn University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

http://www.ccneaccreditation.org/

Instructions:

Applicants must apply via the online system by visiting: Auburn Careers Home and attach the following:

1) a letter of interest addressing above qualifications,

2) a complete curriculum vitae, and

3) official transcripts of each degree awarded.

When prompted during the on-line application process, names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references should be provided. Only complete application materials will be considered. The search will continue until position is filled but to ensure consideration for the position, applicants are encouraged to apply by November 11, 2026.

Review of applicants will begin November 12, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.  Candidates should use the following link to apply; Auburn Careers Home

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN EEO/VET/DISABILITY EMPLOYER

“Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples”

http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an active, independent program of research.
• Pursue and secure external funding to support research and scholarly activities.
• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses consistent with faculty expertise and program needs.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Participate in outreach and engagement activities that support the mission of the College of Nursing and Auburn University.
• Support the college's strategic priorities through scholarly productivity, service, and leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the College of Nursing.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Tenure Track: Candidates must have an earned research doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and a graduate degree in nursing with practice experience in any specialty area of nursing at the time employment begins. 

Desired Qualifications: Baccalaureate, graduate, and online teaching experience in nursing and evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarly productivity. Desired areas of nursing specialty include psychiatric mental health and nurse midwifery.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Candidates must be eligible for Alabama RN license, meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; and have excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. 

Contract Type

Continuing
Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more. 

Posted Date

11/5/2026