Assistant Professor - Nursing

Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University.

William Paterson University is a purpose-driven, proudly diverse community—designated as both a public Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority-Serving Institution—committed to creating transformative academic, professional, and personal experiences as a powerhouse of progress. We foster a workplace that values growth, flexibility, and community, and we are recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Forbes’ Best Employers by State, 2025 Great College to Work For, and honored with the NJBIZ Empowering Women Award. 

Our 1,000 dedicated staff members enjoy competitive benefits, a four-day summer workweek, tuition support, and strong opportunities for internal promotion. Situated on a scenic suburban campus just 20 miles from New York City, WP offers a diverse, inclusive environment where your contributions fuel student success, economic and social mobility, and community engagement. Together, we empower our students through intentional, holistic support within flexible, innovative, and inclusive settings—preparing graduates to thrive professionally and personally, and to lead with a commitment to progress in New Jersey and beyond. 

Join an energetic campus community and distinguished nursing faculty where excellence is reflected in dedication to mission, diversity and student success.

The School of Nursing programs are committed to preparing nurses to deliver culturally sensitive, caring, and competent nursing care to diverse clients in a variety of settings.  Our growing nursing program typically consists of more than 1,200 undergraduates and over 1,000 graduate (Masters, post- Masters and DNP) who go on to significant clinical, academic, research, supervisory, and administrator-level positions.

For more information about our programs, please visit www.wpunj.edu/cosh/departments/nursing/.

Opportunities to Contribute: Teaching, Service and Scholarship 

This role reports to the School of Nursing Department Chairperson.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Teaching:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, online, hybrid and face-to-face
• Develop course content, objectives and measures per department need
• Provide students with consistent and effective support and guidance for retention and success
• Contribute to student success through curriculum and program development as well as program and learning assessment
• Contribute to the strategic and academic goals of the department, college and university through teaching, service and engagement

Service:

• Participate in select department, college and university committees designed to enhance didactic processes and/or programs
• Serve as required in community service activities and other service/professional duties as assigned
• Provide mentorship to students and junior faculty as necessary

Scholarship:

• Develop, implement and maintain an active ongoing program of research, professional development and academic engagement in one’s field and discipline; disseminate scholarly information via publication and presentation. Procure grants and involve in grant related activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned Doctorate or in progress with evidence of scholarly achievement
• Master’s Degree in nursing is required.  
• Expertise and recent nursing experience in any nursing specialty
• Experience in undergraduate or graduate teaching in didactic and/or clinical settings preferred
• RN license – State of New Jersey
• Certification in a specialized area encouraged

The Ideal Candidate:

• Supports student success
• Is a nurse leader who collaborates effectively with peers
• Thinks innovatively and creatively
• Offers expertise and meaningful feedback
• Enjoys challenges and opportunities to make an impact
• Thrives in a collegial, cooperative environment where teamwork is encouraged
• Is dedicated to excellence
• Adapts to changing academic environment

While there is no specialty requirement, candidates with teaching and/or clinical expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• Community Health
• Maternity/Maternal-Newborn Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Starting Salary - AFT Range 28 - $92,974.26 - $116,227.20

This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit: Benefits Package Pamphlet (AFT Faculty)

Invitation to apply

Interested candidates will be prompted to:

• Complete an application and submit a cover letter & CV.
• Provide names/contacts of three professional references.

Note: Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and all documents should be uploaded where prompted to upload your resume/cv.

General questions related to this application process, please contact:

h[email protected]

Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department.

Salary Range:

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