Specialized Teaching Faculty - Undergraduate Program, 9 or 12 Month Salaried (multiple vacancies) - College of Nursing

College of Nursing

The Florida State University College of Nursing invites applications for full-time, non-tenure-track Specialized Teaching Faculty – Didactic positions. These appointments may be offered on a 9-month or 12-month salaried basis, depending on program needs and candidate qualifications.

The FSU College of Nursing is seeking to hire a collaborative educator to teach in our in-person, on-campus undergraduate program, based in Tallahassee, Florida (FL). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide didactic, lab and/or clinical nursing instruction in community health, pediatrics, or mental health.
• Promote student success through highly engaged teaching.
• Participate in planning, organizing, and developing curriculum.
• Supervise, evaluate, and mentor students.
• Appropriately document student progress.
• Participate in and meaningfully contribute to departmental and team meetings.
• Provide academic service and educational excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

These roles focus on high-quality didactic instruction in the undergraduate nursing program and support the college’s mission to prepare practice-ready, compassionate nurse leaders. Faculty are expected to be actively engaged in teaching, student mentorship and academic service in a collaborative, on-campus environment.

For more information about our academic programs, please visit the following link: Academics.

• An academic doctorate (PhD, DNP) or highest-level terminal degree in nursing from an accredited institution is required.
• Active FL Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license; or licensed in another state with eligibility to obtain FL licensure within 30 days of hire.
• Candidates must have relevant teaching experience in pediatrics, mental health, or community health.
  

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff at all levels within a collaborative environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook or equivalent software.
• Experience supervising and training employees.
• Experience meeting project deadlines.
  

Inquiries about the positions may be directed to Dr. Rylan J. Douthett, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs at rd23@fsu.edu or Dr. Henna Budhwani, Chair of the Florida State University (FSU) College of Nursing Faculty Search Committee (FSC) at hbudhwani@fsu.edu.

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If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Please include the following documents in your application:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a listing of courses developed and taught
• Teaching Philosophy, not to exceed two pages
• Up to three official teaching evaluations from your most recent teaching experiences

Please do not include reference letters with your application; they will be collected later in the recruiting process.

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

These are full-time, in-person positions, and the level is commensurate with experience. Successful candidates must relocate to Tallahassee, Florida.

Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule at multiple local sites.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.