Nursing Full-Time Faculty - DNP/PhD with APRN

The ETSU College of Nursing, Department of Graduate Programs, is seeking applicants with a DNP or Ph.D. in Nursing with APRN certification in family practice to join our faculty. This is a 12-month, tenured/tenure-track position. Rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is based in Johnson City, TN, and may include face-to-face and online teaching.

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. Consistent on-campus presence is required. Remote or hybrid work options are not available.

 

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

• DNP or PhD in Nursing (exceptional candidates completing their PhD may be considered but must be awarded prior to the hire date.)
• Current National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner with a population focus on Family.
• Rn Licensure in the State of Tennessee of Compact/Multistate required by the date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Greater than or equal to five (5) years’ experience in higher education.

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

• Job Family – Academic Faculty 5
• Market Range – $108,000.00
• For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

 

Application Instructions

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.

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

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

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.

 

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.