What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Nursing position at Linfield University?
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
jfitzwa@linfield.edu
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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