What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Faculty, Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Graduate Program position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
James Madison University (JMU) School of Nursing invites applications for a 10-month, full-time faculty appointment beginning 8/10/2026. The School of Nursing offers CCNE-accredited Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. This position will primarily support the Graduate Advanced Practice MSN and BSN to DNP programs.
Duties and responsibilities for this position include teaching, scholarship and professional, community, and/or university service. This position requires in person and/or virtual teaching in the classroom, laboratory, and practicum settings. Teaching responsibilities will focus on graduate nursing program needs, graduate student advising, and mentoring student scholarship projects. A graduate degree in nursing with a doctorate in nursing or a related field and current advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) licensure and certification with a primary care focus as Family, Adult Primary Care or Pediatrics. Candidates expecting to earn a doctoral degree prior to August 2026 will be considered, with the requirement that the successful candidate must have the doctoral degree by the start date. Requirements include active RN and APRN licenses and the ability to obtain Virginia RN and APRN licensure by the start date.
Preferred qualifications include teaching experience at the graduate level of nursing education, three years of recent practice experience, and scholarship appropriate to rank. This position is tenure-track, with the rank of Assistant Professor assigned to the successful applicant.
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Apply at https://apptrkr.com/7030778
Posted On 3/31/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution James Madison University Job Location Harrisonburg, VA
James Madison University (JMU) School of Nursing invites applications for a 10-month, full-time faculty appointment beginning 8/10/2026. The School of Nursing offers CCNE-accredited Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. This position will primarily support the Graduate Advanced Practice MSN and BSN to DNP programs.
Duties and responsibilities for this position include teaching, scholarship and professional, community, and/or university service. This position requires in person and/or virtual teaching in the classroom, laboratory, and practicum settings. Teaching responsibilities will focus on graduate nursing program needs, graduate student advising, and mentoring student scholarship projects. A graduate degree in nursing with a doctorate in nursing or a related field and current advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) licensure and certification with a primary care focus as Family, Adult Primary Care or Pediatrics. Candidates expecting to earn a doctoral degree prior to August 2026 will be considered, with the requirement that the successful candidate must have the doctoral degree by the start date. Requirements include active RN and APRN licenses and the ability to obtain Virginia RN and APRN licensure by the start date.
Preferred qualifications include teaching experience at the graduate level of nursing education, three years of recent practice experience, and scholarship appropriate to rank. This position is tenure-track, with the rank of Assistant Professor assigned to the successful applicant.
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Apply at https://apptrkr.com/7030778
Posted On 3/31/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution James Madison University Job Location Harrisonburg, VA