Position Information

Job Title Instructor Department Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing - 35200 Pay Grade 1 Job Category Faculty Job Summary

The ETSU College of Nursing invites applications for two (2) 12-month Instructor faculty positions in the Department of Undergraduate Programs.

The twelve (12)-month academic, non-tenured faculty position will be expected to contribute primarily to teaching in the undergraduate nursing program and, dependent on academic preparation, qualifications and department needs, may be asked to teach in graduate nursing programs. This position requires faculty to engage in classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical-based teaching, supporting the development of future nursing professionals. The faculty member will join a dynamic group of nursing educators with a strong commitment to student success through innovative evidence-based teaching strategies, inter-professional collaboration, and fostering an environment where every student feels valued and supported.

Evening and weekend classes and clinicals may be required. Faculty may be assigned to work at any College of Nursing (CON) campus throughout the year. The main CON campus is in Johnson City, TN, and serves as the primary workstation for faculty. The CON also has two regional campuses, one in Sevierville and another in Kingsport. Faculty may be asked to teach at any campus to meet the needs of the CON.

The College of Nursing is part of the University's Academic Health Sciences Center, which also includes the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, the College of Public Health, and the College of Health Sciences. The College of Nursing is the largest in the State of Tennessee offering multiple tracks for students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department of Undergraduate Programs is home to over 45 full-time faculty and 700 students across five (5) tracks including the Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN (Johnson City, Kingsport, Sevierville), LPN-BSN, and RN-BSN/Dual Degree. The Department of Undergraduate Programs boasts a record of excellence with 60% of faculty holding specialty certifications and a strong record of collaboration and successful student outcomes. All programs in the College of Nursing are fully accredited by the CCNE.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more!

Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of computer/audiovisual software and technology, including learning management systems and supplemental instructional platforms.
• Knowledge of evidence-based nursing education practices.
• Knowledge of nursing accreditation standards.
• Knowledge of current healthcare practices including current technologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a wide range of faculty, staff, students, and clinical partners.
• Ability to effectively engage and motivate students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administration, faculty, staff, and clinical partners.
• Ability to engage in clinical teaching as per workload assignment.
• Ability to travel to clinical agencies based on workload assignment.
• Ability to travel to other campus sites for teaching as per workload negotiation.
• All applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English in accordance with the Tennessee Board of Regents policy 5:02:01:03.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job across various settings in the classroom, simulation, clinical, and/or community as required and/or needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be engaged in physical activities that involve prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, pulling/pushing, and assisting students in clinical, laboratory, and simulation environments. The employee must occasionally lift and carry clinical teaching materials and equipment (i.e. lift, carry, push, and pull) up to 100 pounds or more. The employee must be able to perceive and respond to sounds and alarms; communicate effectively with others; be able to observe and monitor situations and details at close range in full and dimmed light. The employee will provide clinical instruction in healthcare settings of up to 2-3 clinical courses per semester, with each clinical lasting up to twelve hours per day. Rapid mobility may also be required on occasion. The employee must be able to demonstrate and model clinical procedures and techniques, which may require physical dexterity and stamina.

Stress levels may be high due to frequently dealing with numerous students, patients, family members, and other healthcare providers. This position demands concentration and the ability to work in emotionally charged situations.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Valid, current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or compact state.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant clinical experience in nursing.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or DNP in Nursing or Doctorate in related field; Master's degree in Nursing, with a concentration in Nursing Education or post-graduate certificate in Nursing Education.
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE and/or CNEcl) and/or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE).
• Previous teaching experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
  
  

Salary based on experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F00933P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No Open Date 05/15/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Faculty positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days.

The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.

Review of applicants begins immediately and continues until positions are filled.

Pursuant to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Vaccine mandate, candidates may be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

An official transcript will be required upon hire. Copies and/or unofficial transcripts will be acceptable for application purposes only.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.