Specialist Professor Nursing

Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Specialist Professor in the Nursing department with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026. This position is for the 2026-2027 academic year, and is a two-year appointment with the possibility of subsequent multi-year reappointments. Applications received by May 15, 2026 will receive fullest consideration. The search will remain open until then.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dedicated faculty team in a dynamic school that embraces innovative nursing and health professions education and celebrates diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility. Monmouth University is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Multilingual applicants from diverse, minority, or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged.

The Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies has 38 full-time faculty, 14 staff, and close to 1,000 students. The School offers undergraduate nursing, health studies, health promotion, health, and physical education, master’s physician assistant, doctoral occupational therapy, master’s, doctoral, and post-master's nursing programs and continuing education programs.

Monmouth University earned its highest-ever ranking on the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges list [https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/monmouth-university-2616], moving up two spots to No. 15 in the Regional Universities North category. Additionally, Monmouth is again featured on the lists for Top Performers on Social Mobility, Best Value Schools, and Best Colleges for Veterans.

The Baccalaureate degree program in nursing, Master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Monmouth University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

For additional information about the department, please visit

Department of Nursing [https://www.monmouth.edu/school-of-nursing-health/departments/department-of-nursing/] website

Additional Application Material Required

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university’s career portal. In addition to the application, candidates must upload the following documents. Applications will not be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter 3. Unofficial Transcripts 4. Contact Information for Three Professional References 5. Statement/Philosophy of Scholarship 6. Statement/Philosophy of Teaching

Optional Documents

1. Three Letters of Recommendation 2.

Other: Any additional evidence the candidate wishes to include, such as teaching effectiveness and student mentoring

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credits per semester of classroom, simulation-based, lab, clinical instruction, and/or other settings.
• Ensure that courses contain essential curricular components, have appropriate content and instructional strategies, and maintain currency.
• Serve as an academic advisor to assigned students and maintain office hours.
• Coordinate, plan, organize, and instruct courses through traditional and other formats as assigned.
• Evaluate student performance and provide student feedback based on course learning outcomes and objectives.
• Provide remediation as needed based on student performance and individualized learning needs.
• Submit student grades and required documentation in accordance with established deadlines.
• Maintain disciplinary currency commensurate with assigned teaching responsibilities as defined in the departmental or school scholarship statements. Disciplinary currency includes maintenance of licensure and specialty certifications, currency in practice as a Registered Nurse and/or Nurse Practitioner as it relates to your teaching assignments and service to your department, school, University, and community.
• Comply with University policies and procedures.
• Assist in the recruitment and retention of students.
• Participate in program, department, and university meetings.
• Participate in ongoing outcomes assessment, accreditation activities, program review, and curriculum development.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
• Contribute to the Department scholarship agenda.
• Provide service to the Department, School, and University as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or an earned doctorate degree in nursing.
• New Jersey professional registered nurse licensure or eligibility with license required at time of employment.
• Minimum three (3) years of direct care experience as a registered nurse or minimum of one (1) year as a certified/licensed advanced practice nurse.
• Documented expertise in their area(s) of teaching responsibility and a demonstrated (or potential to demonstrate) ongoing disciplinary currency and/or scholarly achievement.
• Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned doctorate degree in nursing or a related field.
• One year of teaching experience in the classroom, skills/sim lab, or as a clinical instructor in Nursing at a college or university.
• Nursing practice as a licensed RN or Nurse Practitioner with recent maternal-child and/or medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Current nurse practitioner certification in family or adult gerontology will also be considered.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to

Colleen Manzetti, DNP, RN, CNE at cmanzett@monmouth.edu or 732-923-4550

Note to Applicants

Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until filled” may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Enrichment statement

Monmouth University values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching, and service mission of the university.

Working at Monmouth University perks

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
• Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employer sponsored Life Insurance
• Tuition Remission for employee & IRS dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA and more

To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at

Employee Benefits Information | Human Resources | Monmouth University [https://www.monmouth.edu/hr/benefits/]

Department

Nursing Department

Work Schedule

Varies

Total Weeks Per Year: 44

Expected Salary: $71,500 per CBA

Union

FAMCO

Job Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled