Assistant Professor of Nursing (Non-tenure track)

Department of Health Sciences and Nursing Eastern Connecticut State University Eastern Connecticut State University invites applications for a non-tenure track full-time Assistant Professor position to begin August 2026. This position is to support Eastern’s growing direct-entry baccalaureate nursing program within the Department of Health Sciences and Nursing. Eastern is Connecticut’s only public liberal arts university, located in Willimantic, CT, approximately 1.5 hours from Boston and 2 hours from New York City, and is part of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system.

• We are seeking enthusiastic, caring, student-centered nursing educators committed to the growth and development of the nursing program.
• The successful candidate will provide nursing education that bridges the academic-clinical practice gap through innovation and best practices in nursing education and clinical excellence.
• Our mission is to prepare dedicated, ethical, accountable, and diverse healthcare professionals through a liberal arts framework.
• The ideal candidate will possess current or recent clinical experience that will support nursing education and contribute to the continued development of a high-quality baccalaureate nursing program.
• The Department of Health Sciences and Nursing is committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative interprofessional learning environment that prepares graduates to meet evolving healthcare needs.

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities

Ability to teach across the curriculum with specialization preferences in maternity, pediatric, geriatric, and psychiatric care nursing. Additional course needs include Introduction to Nursing Practice, and Fundamentals of Nursing. Faculty are assigned a 12-credit hour load (four courses) each semester. In addition to classroom/ lab teaching responsibilities, faculty are expected to engage in academic advising and service to the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and State of Connecticut RN license (or eligible) A record of effective teaching of university level nursing courses.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate effectiveness in working with diverse populations. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience at the baccalaureate or graduate level; 3-5 years of relevant clinical practice as an RN or APRN; professional certification; doctoral degree in nursing (Ph.D., Ed.D., DNE, or DNP).

Candidates must meet all clinical agency requirements, including documentation of immunizations (MMR, Hepatitis B), TB screening, and current CPR certification at the time of employment. To apply please submit the following application materials as a single PDF file: Cover letter Curriculum vitae A copy of official undergraduate and graduate transcripts Teaching Statement Evidence of teaching effectiveness Diversity statement Contact information for three professional references Only completed applications will be considered.

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Assistant Professor of Nursing (Non-tenure track) - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. The search committee will be reviewing applications throughout June 2026. Preference will be given to applications submitted by June 30, 2026.

Compensation and Employee Benefits

The non-tenure track full-time Assistant Professor of Nursing is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.

For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern.

The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits. Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern.

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: colemanla@easternct.edu.