Visiting Assistant Professor-Nursing
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at
OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834
Position Details
Classification Information
| Position Classification Title |
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA) |
F1 |
| EPA Position Type |
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| JCAT |
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Position Overview
| Primary Purpose of the Position |
As a leader in nursing education, the Winston-Salem State University Division of Nursing is committed to providing diverse populations a transformative educational experience rooted in the
HBCU traditions. The Division of Nursing is dedicated to providing excellent, accessible, and responsive programs at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels.
Graduates are prepared to be leaders in assuring health equity of underserved individuals and communities; providing compassionate, evidence-based, and culturally responsive care; and educating our next generation of nurses.
We seek a candidate of exceptional caliber for the are of adult/geriatric primary care nurse practitioner, with potential opportunities for stepping into leadership roles to shape the future of our academic and clinical endeavors. Job responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction and mentoring across multiple platforms, including classroom, clinical, project-based, and simulation settings primarily in graduate nursing courses with a concentration in family nurse practitioner and doctor of nursing practice tracks. The candidate should be expert in teaching clinical courses in the Adult Health or any nursing specialties (Maternity, Mental or Child). In addition to teaching and facilitating the application of nursing theories, principles, and skill competencies, the candidate will
serve as a faculty/student advisor, mentor and coach to students inside and outside of the classroom. |
Position Information
| Working Position Title |
Visiting Assistant Professor-Nursing |
| Building and Room No. |
F.L. Atkins Bldg, Rm #
TBD |
| Appointment Type |
Permanent Full-Time |
| If Time Limited. |
No |
| Appointment Length. |
9/10 months |
| Position Number |
000702 |
Requirements and Preferences
| Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies |
No |
| Normal Work Schedule |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri, some evening and weekends possible |
| Department Required Skills |
The Division of Nursing seek exceptional candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching nursing theory and clinical to graduate students from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and who demonstrate the ability to
leverage various technologies that engage students in the learning process. The successful candidate will
mentor and support graduate students in the research/scholarly project/DNP project experience and/or engage students in study aboard, practicum and residency opportunities, or community service learning where they must leverage their content knowledge to benefit the larger community. Preferred candidates must exhibit the ability to
engage in in academic-clinical partnerships, interprofessional teaching, learning, and research collaboration with the broader constituencies. Candidates must show a
commitment to liberal education, advanced nursing practice, diversity
, equity, social justices, and social determinants of health in inclusive environments, particularly primary care and with teaching and learning communities. The successful candidate must exemplify
commitment to their own professional growth and development and engage in inter/professional organizations and conferences. The following qualifications and skills are required for this position:
- Candidates must have a minimum of a Doctoral Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
- Candidates must hold a current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in North Carolina or have eligibility to obtain a North Carolina Registered Nurse license.
- Must have a minimum of four calendar year teaching experience, including hybrid and/or online, in a college or university setting.
- Candidate must demonstrate the ability to leverage various technologies that engage students in the learning process.
- Candidates must be proficient in test construction using general or APRN blueprint, statistical analysis, and instructional reinforcement to achieve learning outcomes.
- The successful candidate must be a clinical expert and possess effective communication and assessment skills.
- Must provide evidence of the ability to mentor and support graduate and professional students in scholarly experiences and/or engage students in study aboard, internship opportunities, or community service learning.
- The successful candidate must demonstrate a record of peer-reviewed publications in Nursing and/or interprofessional field or demonstrate the potential for publishing scholarly work in peer-reviewed publications.
- The successful candidate must have research agenda and must have a record of successful external funding.
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| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
Preferred candidates must have a doctoral degree in Nursing or a related field. Candidates must hold a current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in North Carolina or have eligibility to obtain North Carolina Registered Nurse license. The preferred candidate must have a minimum of four years' experience in adult health/medical-surgical/specialty nursing and four calendar year teaching experience, including hybrid and/or online, in a college or university setting. |
| Required License or Certification |
Must hold a current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in North Carolina or have eligibility to obtain North Carolina Registered Nurse license. |
| Valid US Driver's License |
No |
| Commercial Driver's License Required |
No |
| Physical Required |
No |
| List any other medical/drug tests required |
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Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
| Describe the specific job duties related to this competency |
Faculty in the Division of Nursing seek a committed and engaged faculty member who will perform specific duties at
a high level. These duties include but are not limited to the following:
Teaching and Advising
- The successful candidate will teach graduate and/or professional nursing courses either face-to-face, hybrid, online, or simulation and must communicate with students as s/he monitors student progress for student success.
- General teaching responsibilities include both didactic and clinical/lab instruction, teaching curriculum content related to the family nurse practitioner specialty or nursing education/leadership at the graduate and doctoral levels with occasional undergraduate teaching.
- The successful candidate must develop detailed course syllabi prior to the first class, teach each class section as assigned, create and present relevant course activities, assess assignments by providing written and/or oral feedback in a timely manner, and evaluate student performance.
- The successful candidate must hold office hours each week consistent with university requirements, meet with the course coordinator, program director, and chairperson regularly and as requested, and attend departmental, School, and university meetings as appropriate.
- The faculty will advise and mentor graduate and professional students regarding academic matters and help foster a student-centered learning environment.
University, Professional, and Community Service and Engagement
- Meet with the course coordinator, area coordinator, and chairperson regularly and as requested.
- Attend consistently departmental and College meetings.
- Serve on departmental-level committees.
- Serve on School and university-level committees.
- Maintain membership in discipline-specific professional organizations.
- Serve on community-oriented committees, boards, and commissions relative to Nursing or healthcare.
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| Percentage Of Time |
100 |
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Internal Posting Only |
No |
| Position Type |
Faculty |
| Time Limited Position |
No |
| Appointment Length |
9/10 months |
| Salary |
Commensurate with education and experience |
| Open Date |
12/16/2024 |
| Close Date |
06/30/2025 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Special Instructions Summary |
Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at
OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834 |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- References List
Optional Documents
- Other Document
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
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Winston Salem State University
Commensurate with education and experience
Jun 24, 2025