Title: Instructor or Assistant Professor of Nursing (APRN)
Division: Provost's Office
Department: College of Nursing & Health Professions
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Annual Salary
EEO Job Group: 2 C5
Position Summary
The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Instructor or Assistant Professor of Nursing (APRN).
The University of Southern Indiana seeks applications for a 12-month renewable, non-tenure track Instructor or tenure track Assistant Professor of Nursing.
The appointment will begin in April 2024 or when position is filled.
Duties/Responsibilities
This position is responsible for classroom teaching responsibilities in the graduate and undergraduate nursing programs. Additional responsibilities include advising students, attendance at meetings, scholarship, and involvement with University, College, Program/Departmental committees.
Required Knowledge and Skills
All candidates must also hold a valid and unencumbered Indiana RN (or compact) license. A certification in a specialized Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN) role and an Indiana APRN license are required. To qualify for the Assistant Professor, tenure-track position, candidates must have a doctoral degree. Applicants with an ABD status in the final state of degree completion will be considered at the rank of Instructor until degree is completed.
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 11% of annual salary.
- Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
- Vacation and sick time
- Holiday pay
- Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
- Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.
For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits .
About the College
The faculty in the 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, has a four-person technology team that supports the online and in-classroom teaching for the 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 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:
1. letter of application
2. current curriculum vitae
3. unofficial transcripts
4. valid unencumbered Indiana (or compact) RN license
5. valid unencumbered Indiana APRN license.
Search Committee Chair:
If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Charlotte Connerton, search committee chair, at [email protected] .
Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration, please submit materials before May 5, 2024.
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 manager of Employment at [email protected] or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (812) 464-1815.
EEO Statement
The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.