What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Nursing position at USI Department of History?
- 494306
- Evansville, Indiana, United States
- Faculty (Full-Time)
Title: Assistant Professor of Nursing
Division: Provost's Office
Department: Kinney College of Nursing & Health Professions
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Annual Salary
EEO Job Group: 2 C5
Position Summary
The University of Southern Indiana seeks applications for a 10-month Assistant Professor of Nursing in the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions. The position is tenure track and promotion eligible. The appointment will begin as soon as the position is filled.
Duties/Responsibilities
This position is responsible for teaching responsibilities in the graduate nursing program.
Required Knowledge And Skills
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree and an unencumbered Indiana RN (or compact) license. Candidates in the process of completing their doctoral degree will be considered. The successful candidate must possess a doctoral degree by the start date of employment.
Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements
Regular work hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Occasional irregular hours may be required.
About
About USI
The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:
- Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
- Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
- Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
- Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year – accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service
About The College
The faculty in the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions work collaboratively with nursing and other health care professional faculty. The support for faculty’s teaching, practice and scholarship activities are substantially enhanced through grants and other extramural funding. A cutting-edge Clinical Simulation Center is used to enhance student learning and support innovative teaching.
The college, in addition to university support, Kinney College's technology team supports online and in-classroom teaching for MSN and DNP program courses. A dedicated Advising Center for the College provides support for student advising and related activities. All programs are fully accredited and have an exemplary record of grant award successes.
To learn more about the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions, please visit our website at https://health.usi.edu.
Application Process
Click “Apply Now!” Near The Top Right Of This Page To Complete An Application And Upload Application Materials To The Attention Of The Search Committee Chair. Application Materials Should Include
- Letter of application
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts
- Valid unencumbered Indiana (or compact) RN license
If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Gina Schaar, search committee chair, at gschaar@usi.edu.
Best Consideration Date
For best consideration, please submit materials by September 26, 2026.
Pre-Employment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at cjhermann1@usi.edu or (812) 461-5363. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.
EEO Statement
USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities