What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant, Associate or Clinical Professor position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
Mississippi State University School of Nursing - Tenure-Track Faculty Mississippi State University's School of Nursing invites applications for a tenure-track nurse faculty position in a competency-based, accelerated, masters' entry program of nursing.
About the Program The MSU-Meridian accelerated Master of Science in Nursing program offers a pathway into practice as a Registered Nurse for those with a previous degree in a non-nursing field. Students complete 58-semester credit hours of coursework over 12-months. Upon program completion, graduates are eligible for the NCLEX-RN examination and licensure as a Registered Nurse. We strive to create a community where every student belongs, questions are welcome, and learning is active.
Responsibilities
Position Function & Responsibilities The primary responsibility will be scholarship of teaching. Faculty hired will be expected to work synergistically with other MSU faculty, community leaders, and clinical constituents to implement innovative graduate nursing education pathways to strengthen a practice-ready nursing workforce. Successful candidates will be expected to:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution.
Posted On 4/21/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution Mississippi State University Job Location Meridian, MS
Mississippi State University School of Nursing - Tenure-Track Faculty Mississippi State University's School of Nursing invites applications for a tenure-track nurse faculty position in a competency-based, accelerated, masters' entry program of nursing.
About the Program The MSU-Meridian accelerated Master of Science in Nursing program offers a pathway into practice as a Registered Nurse for those with a previous degree in a non-nursing field. Students complete 58-semester credit hours of coursework over 12-months. Upon program completion, graduates are eligible for the NCLEX-RN examination and licensure as a Registered Nurse. We strive to create a community where every student belongs, questions are welcome, and learning is active.
Responsibilities
Position Function & Responsibilities The primary responsibility will be scholarship of teaching. Faculty hired will be expected to work synergistically with other MSU faculty, community leaders, and clinical constituents to implement innovative graduate nursing education pathways to strengthen a practice-ready nursing workforce. Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Participate in competency-based curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation to prepare practice-ready registered nurses as the master's level.
- Serve as role model and academic advisor to students while fostering belonging.
- Prioritize collaborations with other faculty, communities, clinical systems, and policy makers.
- Disseminate nursing scholarship to benefit the profession and the public.
- Actively engage in university, professional, and community activities.
- Minimum: An earned doctoral degree in nursing (or related field) with formal education in teaching/learning principles for adults are required. Exceptional candidates with doctoral degrees in nursing in progress may be considered.
- Preferred: Preferred candidates will hold a PhD and current certification as an advanced practice registered nurse with academic preparation and clinical experience in a variety of nursing settings. Experience with accelerated models of nursing education is ideal. Candidates with significant contributions to caring for rural populations are desired.
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution.
Posted On 4/21/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution Mississippi State University Job Location Meridian, MS