Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing—Division of Nursing

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a multi-campus, state-assisted regional institution in the Oklahoma System of Higher Education and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The student population is approximately 2,300 students. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a number of exciting employment opportunities in an environment that supports personal and professional growth. The University offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive healthcare insurance package, and participation in the Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System. A list of job openings and their descriptions is provided below.

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Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing—Division of Nursing

Position Available: Full-time, nine-month, Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing. Salary, based on qualifications and experience, is determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and University President and approved by the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO).

General Information: Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a state-assisted regional institution in the Oklahoma System of Higher Education and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The student population is approximately 2,000 students. Located in Alva, Oklahoma, with additional campus locations in Enid and Woodward, the university is a center of activity for the region.

Available: Spring 2027

Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be based on the Northwestern Woodward campus, teaching courses on site. This faculty member would teach courses in the Traditional BSN, Online RSN to BSN, and LPN-to-BSN programs. This faculty member will plan, guide, implement, and evaluate the learning experiences of students in clinical and classroom settings, demonstrating skill as a clinical practitioner. An understanding of programs related to alternative entry and progression for students who already are licensed as an LPN/LVN or AND, as well as for programs for traditional generic-entry BSN students, is essential. Additionally, the faculty member will have the following essential functions:

• Provide effective methods of student evaluation for clinical, laboratory and class content.
• Actively participate in curriculum planning, development, and revision, demonstrating teaching competencies in the classroom, practice laboratory, and clinical settings.
• Be a liaison with communities and facilities interested in supporting students in any of the nursing programs.
• Participate in and develop marketing activities designed to recruit students to any nursing program.
• Communicate effectively with personnel using appropriate channels.
• Serve as academic advisor to assigned students.
• Participate in division and/or university activities
• Serve on division and/or university committees.
• Assist the division chair and program directors in recruitment of faculty and students.
• Support and participate in ongoing research within the division and/or initiate studies as an individual, faculty mentor to students or other faculty, or member of a research team.
• Participate in local and state professional nursing associations.
• Collaborate with colleagues in nursing and other disciplines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current trends in nursing education and nursing service.
• Participate actively in community service health-care activities.
• Periodic travel to the different program delivery sites is required.

Qualifications: Doctorate in nursing or related field preferred; master’s degree with a major in nursing required. Two years of full-time practice as a registered nurse in a clinical setting required. Prior teaching experience preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Dedication to the advancement of nursing and the nursing profession. Potential for leadership in nursing and nursing education. Unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Oklahoma.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary individual interviews will be held via videoconference.

Send Information to:
(electronic submissions preferred)
Dr. Roxie James, Dean of Faculty
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
709 Oklahoma Blvd.
Alva, OK 73717
Email: rjjames@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide the following:

• a cover letter
• a curriculum vitae that includes contact information for at least three professional references
• an NWOSU application for faculty (https://nwosu.jotform.com/form/app-for-employment-exempt)
• a statement of teaching philosophy and
• academic transcripts. (Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for application; official transcripts will be required before appointment.)

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.