Overview
Title: Department of Nursing faculty member
Position Type: Faculty Full-Time
VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs
Department: School of Health Sciences
Position Summary
Elon University, an independent university renowned as a national model for engaged learning, is seeking several full-time experienced faculty members to teach in the Department of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program to meet the needs of our growing program. Elon University strives to recruit diverse faculty members. The nursing program is part of the Elon University School of Health Sciences, which also includes the Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Positions are 9-month, lecture or tenure-track. Elon offers a salary commensurate with qualifications, an excellent benefits package and generous retirement plan.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
• Hold a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Hold an unencumbered nursing license in North Carolina.
• Have two calendar years or the equivalent of full-time experience as a registered nurse.
• Satisfy the NC Board of Nursing requirements to teach in a pre-licensure nursing program.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including educational technology.
Preferred Education and Experience
• Doctorate in nursing or related field.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to teach a variety of courses depending on the needs of the department. We also have specific needs in community/population and mental health nursing.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching.
• Experience with simulation.
• Knowledge and experience with planning and implementing interprofessional education.
About Elon University
Elon University is a selective, mid-sized private university renowned nationally as a model for engaged and experiential learning. Located in central North Carolina, the University is recognized as one of the nation's most beautiful collegiate environments. Students work closely with faculty who are teacher-scholar-mentors. The curriculum is grounded in the traditional liberal arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional and graduate programs.
With a focus on teaching and student success, Elon was recently honored to be ranked among the top universities in the nation by US News & World Report, receiving a #1 ranking for undergraduate teaching and a #13 ranking for "most innovative" University.
The University is comprised of six schools that serve a selective student body of over 6,000. Elon is one of only seven private universities in the country with accredited schools of business, communications, education, law, and health sciences, plus a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most prestigious academic honor society.
About the School of Health Sciences:
The School of Health Sciences was established in 2011 and includes graduate programs in Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies in addition to the four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
The School of Health Sciences is located in the Francis Center, a state-of-the-art teaching and research facility. Faculty, staff, and students in all programs collaborate on innovative research initiatives in interdisciplinary laboratories, including the biomechanics lab. Our Interprofessional Simulation Center is a hub of experiential learning, allowing students to hone their skills in providing individualized care at the bedside, in the clinic, in the home, and in the community.