Assistant Professor of Nursing, Full-time Tenure Track
Louisiana State University
Location
Alexandria, Virginia
Quick overview
The role involves delivering classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction for ASN and RN-BSN nursing programs. Responsibilities also include student advising, scholarship, service requirements, and participating in university committees.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in nursing, have two years of clinical experience as a registered nurse, and possess an active Louisiana or Multi-State RN license. A Certified Nurse Educator credential must be obtained within three years of hire.
Job description
About Us
- Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.
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- Job
- Posting
- Title:
- Assistant
- Professor of
- Nursing,
- Full-time
- Tenure
- Track
- Position
- Type:
- Faculty
- Department:
- LSUA
- ASA -
- HHS -
- Nursing (Sarita
- V
- James (00001233))
- Work
- Location:
- LSU -
- Alexandria
- Pay
- Grade: Academic
Job Description
SUPERVISOR: Director, School of Nursing PURPOSE: Full time nursing faculty assume responsibility for the delivery of classroom, laboratory and clinical instruction as well as advising, scholarship and service requirements within ASN programs. Available to teach in adjunct capacity in RN-BSN program as needed. This is a 9-month academic year position with a tenure-track appointment.
Responsibilities
Teaching in ASN Program (Primary) or RN-BSN program (Shared faculty) Incorporate student learning teaching/learning strategies in classroom and lab/clinical instruction. Participate in Department of Nursing and University Committees. Ensure student compliance with health requirements. Participate in student counseling and advising. Schedule office hours in compliance with University Policy. Evaluate student performance in classroom and clinical courses. Develop course schedules and syllabi in compliance with department and University policies. Exhibits a strong commitment to nursing student success and to LSUA Demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to work independently. Follows faculty policies and guidelines in compliance with University and School of Nursing Policy QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in nursing Two years clinical experience as register nurse Obtain Certified Nurse Educator credential within 3 years of hire Active Louisiana RN license or Multi-State License CPR certified with documented health compliance as required of nursing faculty Additional
Job Description
Competencies: None Special Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, and copies of college transcripts. Official transcripts and a writing sample required upon hire. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon a background check. Questions can be directed to the LSUA Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401. Posting Date: May 15, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): May 21, 2026 Additional
Position Information
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits
LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HCM Contact Information: Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hr@lsua.edu LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Discounts
- Retirement Options
- Wellness Benefits
- Training And Development Opportunities
- Various Leave Options
- Tuition Exemption