Department of Health Sciences and Nursing
Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.

We are seeking a dynamic, student-centered nursing educator committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and dedicated to preparing ethical, accountable, and diverse healthcare professionals through a liberal arts framework. The department is committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative learning environment that prepares graduates to meet evolving healthcare needs. Faculty are expected to support innovation in nursing education and contribute to the continued development of a high-quality baccalaureate program.

The primary responsibility of Eastern Connecticut State University Health Sciences and Nursing Department faculty is teaching across didactic, clinical, laboratory, and simulation settings, with a workload expectation of 12 FLCs per semester, while also serving the department through curriculum development, nursing and health science research, program and student evaluation, academic advising, and participation in professional service activities. Faculty are evaluated yearly on teaching, research and creative activity, service, and professional activity.

Minimum Qualifications:

Unencumbered RN license (CT eligible by start date).
Earned doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DNP, or DNE) in nursing or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years clinical nursing experience in one of the following specialties: pediatric, psychiatric, geriatric, maternity.
Minimum of 5 years in academic nursing program at level of Assistant Professor or higher.
Teaching experience within academic nursing education in at least one of the following, courses: Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Maternal and Newborn Nursing, Evidence Based Practice, Leadership in Nursing, Fundamentals of Nursing and Health Assessment, Introduction to the Nursing Profession.
Evidence of scholarly productivity such as publications and presentations and a plan for a continued research agenda.
Experience in nursing academic program leadership and service on nursing program committee.
Experience in contributing to CCNE accreditation processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Nurse Educator (CNE).
Experience with Leaming Management Systems.
Experience with simulation-based nursing education.
Experience with curriculum development and evaluation.

Candidates must meet all clinical agency requirements, including documentation of immunizations (MMR, Hepatitis B), TB screening, and current CPR certification at the time of employment.

To apply please submit the following application materials as a single PDF file:

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; official transcripts will be required upon hire)
Research/Scholarship statement
Teaching Statement
Evidence of teaching effectiveness
Diversity statement
Contact information for three professional references

Only complete applications will be considered. The Search Committee will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Applications received by December 15, 2026, will receive priority consideration, but the position will remain open until filled.

Compensation and Employee Benefits:
The Assistant or Associate Professor is compensated at the Assistant or Associate Professor salary level in accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.

For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern.

The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern.

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: [email protected].

Will you now, or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? (e.g., H-1B visa status, F1-OPT, STEM OPT)
Please note that CSCU does not provide sponsorship and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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