Graduate Nursing Programs, Non-Tenured Faculty - Opioid Abatement

The ETSU College of Nursing, Department of Graduate Nursing Programs invites applications for a full-time innovative and dedicated nursing educator with a strong commitment to teaching, scholarship, practice and service. This is a 12-month, non-tenured position with specialization in psychiatric/mental health nursing and a focus on the care of patients with addiction/substance use disorder (SUD) treatment/recovery.

This faculty position is one of five new faculty and two clinical fellow hires across four departments (Psychology, Counseling and Human Services, Nursing, and Social Work) focused on addiction and recovery. This position is for a one to three-year appointment. Funding for the position is from the State of Tennessee’s Opioid Abatement Council. This position is one of a cohort of faculty and clinical fellows hired across behavioral health professions training programs who will help to grow the SUD workforce, and the skill set of the existing healthcare workforce around the region. In addition to support from the Department of Undergraduate Programs in the College of Nursing, this position will receive significant support for research from the Addiction Science Center. The Addiction Science Center partners with affected communities in Central Appalachia to advance the science of substance misuse prevention and treatment.

We seek an innovative and dedicated nursing educator with a strong commitment to teaching, scholarship, practice, and service. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute primarily to teaching in the graduate nursing program. The position requires engagement in classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical-based teaching, supporting the development of future nursing professionals. The new faculty 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.

This position requires teaching, research and service duties to be conducted in person on campus. Remote or hybrid work options are not available.

Rank is determined at the time of hiring. Candidates considered for a position at the rank of Assistant Professor must possess a terminal academic doctoral degree in nursing or related field by the start date and demonstrate the potential for research productivity. Qualifications for a clinical track position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor require a terminal degree in nursing or related field. Faculty rank commensurate with education and experience.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Current/active certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Current/active unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee of compact/multi-state.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience as a psychiatric/mental health nurse with specialization in the care of patients with addiction/substance use disorder (SUD) treatment/recovery.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or DNP in Nursing or a terminal degree in a related field; Master’s degree in Nursing with a PMHNP concentration or post-graduate certificate as a PMHNP.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the Graduate level.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and balance. The employee may occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee must be able to perceive and respond to sounds and alarms; communicate effectively with others; and have a sufficient vision regarding near, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception as well as the ability to observe and monitor situations in full and dimmed light. The employee may stand, walk, and/or sit in various settings for up to 12 hours at a time in addition to the preparation and closure of a clinical shift. Rapid mobility may also be required on occasion. Physical expectations of an assigned clinical facility may vary and be subject to change.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
• For information on benefits please visit: www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Application Instructions

1. Exempt positions are 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.
2. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
3. Documents needed to apply:
   1. Cover Letter
   2. Current CV/Resume
   3. Copy of current RN license
   4. Copy of PMHNP certification.
   5. 3-5 references upon request
4. An official transcript will be required upon hire. Copies and/or unofficial transcripts will be acceptable for application purposes only.

Position is contingent upon available funding.

College of Nursing Overview

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.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer Statement:

The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals 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. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.