What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Nursing-Maternal Child/Pediatrics position at PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY?
Pfeiffer University, a small private liberal arts institution committed to purpose-driven education and career
readiness, invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing. This position is
ideal for a dynamic educator who is passionate about mentoring students, integrating liberal arts values into
professional preparation, and contributing to a transformative undergraduate experience.
The faculty member will work a total of 9 months: January -May for the Spring 2026
semester. August-May for subsequent contract years.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Teach undergraduate nursing courses based on expertise. (12-13 semester hours)
• Mentor nursing majors, supporting academic progress, career readiness, and graduate school preparation.
• Supervise clinical experiences in local healthcare settings
• Participate actively in departmental and university-wide faculty committees.
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment efforts.
• Comply with all policies in the Employee Handbook and the Faculty Handbook.
Faculty will teach at the Misenheimer campus and work directly with the faculty of the Nursing Department.
BENFITS:
- Paid life insurance and LTD
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
- Additional life and STD insurance
• Master's degree, Ph.D., Ed.D., DNP preferred, in Nursing or closely related field (ABD considered for Assistant Professor rank).
• An unencumbered, active Registered Nurse license
• Evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Commitment to student success and experiential learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty across disciplines.
• Specialization in Maternity and Pediatrics
Prior to or within the first three years of employment, have education in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to faculty assignment. This education may be demonstrated by one of the following: (A) completion of 45 contact hours of Board-approved continuing education courses; (B) completion of a certificate program in nursing education; (C) nine semester hours of graduate course work in adult learning and learning principles; (D) national certification in nursing education; (E) documentation of completion of structured, individualized development activities of at least 45 contact hours approved by the Board. Criteria for approval shall include content in the faculty role in the curriculum implementation, curricular objectives to be met and evaluated, review of strategies for identified student population, and expectations of student and faculty performance.