Assistant Professor of Nursing

## Description

Our innovative nursing programs seek creative faculty who are passionate about teaching, and who have a commitment to learner-centered education. Linfield's concept-based nursing curriculum provides a quality education derived from a liberal arts foundation, nursing theory and research. We are actively seeking candidates for a full-time teaching position**.**

Linfield University is a private, comprehensive undergraduate/graduate institution with a main campus in McMinnville, Oregon. The School of Nursing is in Northeast Portland. Approximately 400 students are enrolled in the on-ground pre-licensure programs with NCLEX pass rates above the national average. Oregon's first Master's Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN) graduate program launched in 2023 for students entering the profession with a previous bachelor's degree. Nursing students have clinical experiences in a wide variety of healthcare facilities and in the innovative simulation program on campus.

***Our Benefits Stand Out:***

Linfield University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan; life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage at no cost. Linfield offers a Tuition Remission and Exchange Program for spouses and dependents who meet the eligibility requirements. Benefits may vary depending on the actual faculty appointment offered.

***Required Qualifications***

All faculty candidates must possess

1. a doctoral (tenure track) or master's degree (non tenure track) in Nursing
2. an Oregon Nursing license (or eligibility for licensure in Oregon)
3. three years of full-time nursing practice experience.

***Preferred Qualifications***

Evidence of effective teaching at the BSN and/or graduate level.

Experience in health care simulation.

Previous experience in a higher education setting.

A terminal degree in nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD)

***Screening of Applications Begins Immediately***

Screening of applications begins immediately and the position will be open until filled. To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following documents **as ONE complete PDF file**.

• Letter of interest, including a description of what makes applicant qualified to teach pre-licensure nursing students.
• CV

For additional information about School of Nursing faculty opportunities, please contact

Julie Fitzwater

Associate Professor/Associate Dean

School of Nursing

[[email hidden]](mailto:[email hidden])

**Linfield University participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and work eligibility of all new employees.**

**To apply, please submit your application materials through the Linfield University employment portal. We look forward to learning more about how your experience and passion align with our mission.**

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