Location
Morristown, New Jersey
Salary
$60,000 - $75,000 / YEAR
The professor will teach undergraduate and graduate nursing courses across classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical environments. Responsibilities include developing curriculum aligned with ACEN standards, mentoring students, and participating in departmental and university committees.
Candidates must hold an MSN and a current unencumbered NJ Registered Nurse license with at least five years of recent clinical experience. A doctoral degree and previous higher education teaching experience in Medical-Surgical or Critical Care nursing are preferred.
Saint Elizabeth University (SEU), located in Morris County, New Jersey, offers convenient access to major highways including Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, and 24, as well as the nearby Convent Station train station. Established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, the University is situated on 150 scenic acres of rolling hills and wooded landscapes. Rooted in the Catholic liberal arts tradition, SEU provides a high-quality education that serves students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures, fostering both academic excellence and personal growth.
We are seeking a dedicated, student-centered educator committed to student success to join our Nursing Department as Full-Time Nursing Professor. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a mission-based university environment and will be responsible for teaching nursing courses in classroom, laboratory, simulation, online, and clinical settings. This individual will demonstrate proficiency in both online education and in-person didactic instruction while contributing to curriculum development, academic standards, student advising, and departmental initiatives.
$60,000 - $75,000
● Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.
● Current unencumbered NJ Registered Nurse (RN) license
● Minimum of five years of recent clinical nursing experience.
● Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student success.
● Strong communication, organizational, technology and interpersonal skills.
Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?
Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty, and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package.
Saint Elizabeth University is committed to fostering a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and a strong sense of belonging. Our collective success is driven by the open and respectful exchange of ideas—an exchange that is enriched by the diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We believe that this environment thrives when all individuals feel welcomed, safe, secure, and heard.
In support of this commitment, Saint Elizabeth University provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Any information collected for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) or Affirmative Action reporting purposes will be used solely in compliance with applicable regulations. Providing this information is voluntary and will not affect an applicant’s opportunity for employment or the terms and conditions of employment.
Market context
Assistant Professor openings in New Jersey nursing programs often reflect steady demand for faculty who can combine current clinical practice with classroom teaching. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an MSN, an unencumbered NJ RN license, recent clinical experience, and prefer doctoral preparation plus prior teaching in Medical-Surgical or Critical Care nursing. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight both bedside expertise and any academic instruction experience.
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