Vermont State Colleges System·Newport, Vermont
The faculty member is responsible for teaching in the Practical and Associate Degree in Nursing programs while contributing to curriculum development and student assessment. They will also serve as an academic adviser and collaborate with healthcare partners across Vermont.
Vermont State University (VTSU), Lyndon/Newport campus invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Nursing for the academic year 2026-2027, teaching across the Practical (PN) Program and Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) Program. Qualified candidates will be offered a tenure-track position or a one-year terminal contract, renewable for three years, based on the individual's years of full-time clinical nursing experience and years of full-time teaching in an accredited nursing program.
1. Contributing to the professional learning environment in the classroom and in clinical rotations. 2. Encouraging student learning and retention, consistent with the student learning outcomes and course objectives, nurturing an environment focused on providing the highest quality of care to patients. 3. Evaluating student acquisition of nursing competence. 4. Participating in the implementation, evaluation, and revision of the nursing curriculum and relevant policies. 5. Serving as an academic adviser to students across the programs. 6. Participating in assigned roles in the Department of Nursing standing committees. 7. Demonstrating continued professional development in the areas of nursing and nursing education commensurate with assigned roles. 8. Collaborating with healthcare partners across the state of Vermont. 9. Complying with the policies outlined by the Vermont State College system, Vermont State University, and the Department of Nursing.
Specific
Criteria for this position include: 1. An unencumbered Registered Nurse license allowing practice in Vermont. 2. Masters of Science in Nursing 3. A minimum of two years full-time, or the equivalent of, acute care nursing experience. 4. Commitment to the mission and vision of Vermont State University and the Department of Nursing. 5. Commitment to the integration of technology, including simulation across the curriculum. 6. Knowledge of processes related to NLN-CNEA Accreditation. 7. Occasional travel to other campus sites and/or clinical agencies in the region.
Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Nursing and an unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Vermont. A minimum of two years of full-time acute care nursing experience is required.
Market context
Assistant Professor in Nursing roles in Vermont are often shaped by steady demand for nurse educators and clinical instructors, especially as programs work to support the nursing pipeline. These positions are competitive because schools typically look for both graduate preparation and recent acute care experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits can save you time by pulling key details from the original posting. Before applying, confirm your Vermont RN license is active and align your resume to your acute care background and teaching readiness.