Assistant Professor of Nursing
SAINT PETERS UNIVERSITY·Jersey City, New Jersey
SAINT PETERS UNIVERSITY·Jersey City, New Jersey
The role involves educating undergraduate nursing students through classroom, online, and clinical setting instruction. Responsibilities include coordinating clinical learning experiences and facilitating simulation laboratory training to ensure safe nursing practice.
The School of Nursing at Saint Peter’s University invites applications for a full-time Clinical Faculty and/or Assistant Professor of Nursing position. This role is responsible for the education and development of undergraduate nursing students. Responsibilities include teaching and/or supervising students in clinical settings, coordinating clinical learning experiences, facilitating simulation laboratory instruction, and providing classroom and online instruction. The primary purpose of this position is to support students in acquiring the knowledge, clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and professional attitudes essential for safe and effective nursing practice. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to student success, clinical excellence, and the mission of Saint Peter’s University. Courses may include Pharmacology Health Assessment Pathophysiology Community Nursing Theory Psychiatric Mental Health Pediatric Nursing/Child Health Nursing Med-Surge Faculty are expected to provide timely feedback, maintain academic standards, and contribute to a student-centered learning environment aligned with the mission of the University.
$80,000.00 - $84,000.00 Benefits: Along with a competitive salary, we provide a robust benefits package to support your health and future goals. Key Benefits Include: Paid Time Off: Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick leave Health Coverage: Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance Life & Disability Insurance: Voluntary life and voluntary disability coverage Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with Roth and Traditional options Tuition Remission: An attractive tuition remission policy for employees and their dependents Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Legal plan, FSA and more The well-being of our employees is a priority for our University, and we are committed to promoting your success and well-being. QualificationsQualification Standards: Required: Master's degree with a major in Nursing from a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission on Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited program Current, unencumbered RN license A minimum of 5 years of clinical and didactic teaching expertise. Demonstrated expertise in the course subject area Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills Commitment to excellence in bachelor-level teaching and student engagement Preferred: Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, EdD) in Nursing Bachelor-level teaching experience Experience teaching in an online or hybrid learning environment Advanced practice certification (if applicable)
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program and a current RN license. A minimum of 5 years of clinical and didactic teaching expertise is required.
Market context
New Jersey nursing programs continue to seek faculty who can combine current clinical practice with classroom teaching, so candidates with both academic and bedside experience are often in demand. For an Assistant Professor of Nursing role, competition usually centers on a master’s-prepared RN who can show at least 5 years of clinical and didactic teaching expertise; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time before applying. A practical next step is to align your CV and teaching examples to both your RN licensure and graduate nursing training.