Assistant Professor

Job Posting:

JR101598 FTTT - Assistant Professor - School of Nursing (Open)

Department:

Nursing Program-Undergraduate Level, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

04-02-2026

Close Date:

$75,000 - $90,000

Job Description:

Job Summary
 Primary Job Duties: Participate in the development, teaching, organization, and evaluation of Adult Health, Psychiatric Mental Health, Pediatrics, Maternity, and/or Community Health Adult Health (didactic & clinical). Participate in the development, teaching, organization, and evaluation of clinical and didactic education for graduate and undergraduate nursing students. Advise and evaluate students in clinical settings, including conducting site visits to preceptor locations. Build/maintain collaborative interdisciplinary relationships within the school, college, university and in the community. Maintain active scholarship. Participate in faculty governance. Provide service to the school, university, and profession. Develop and implement curricula in order to prepare students adequately for the challenges presented within all aspects of the nursing field. Participate in the development, teaching, organization, and evaluation of clinical and/or didactic education for graduate nursing student's capstone practicum and/or DNP project to facilitate the transition from nursing student to nurse leader.

Authority and Accountability

This position reports to Dr. Debra Webster, Director of the School of Nursing. There is no budgetary responsibility or authority. 

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field and license to practice in Maryland or compact State

• Master's degree in nursing with adult health, psych/mental health, pediatric, maternity, and/or community health nursing experience (hired at rank of instructor) with the expectation that candidate would complete a doctoral degree in a timely manner within five (5) years of appointment) and also be licensed to practice nursing in Maryland or a compact State.

• Minimum of 3 years in Adult Health, Psych/Mental Health Pediatric, Maternity, and/or Community Health nursing clinical experience.

• Must possess professional effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing or related field or enrollment in a doctoral program.
• Advanced certification in adult health, psych/mental health, pediatric, maternity, community health, nursing education or related areas.
• Previous experience teaching nursing students.

Additional Job Information:

The position is a full-time, exempt, state role with comprehensive benefits.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by May 1, 2026. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.