Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing - Faculty Position (10869)  

The Department of Nursing at Salisbury University is accepting applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor. Salisbury University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Nursing including first and second BS degree programs, an MS in Nursing with several tracks, and a new Doctor of Nursing Practice program. The quality of SU's Nursing curricula, faculty and resources is evidenced by our recent re-accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education for the maximum period.

Primary Job Duties: Teaching, engaging in scholarship and professional development, serving on departmental committees, advising students, and participating in University activities. Utilize effective teaching and classroom management strategies which enhance the success of diverse learners.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Nursing or a related field, or, Master's degree in nursing (hired at the rank of Instructor) with the expectation that candidate would enroll in and complete a doctoral degree within five years of hire. Must hold current, Registered Nurse License in Maryland, or be eligible for such license.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Specialization in child/adolescent health, with preference given to candidates who also have a background in maternal/newborn care.

Applications will be accepted via Salisbury University's Online Employment Application System. Please visit our website http://www.salisbury.edu/HR/Jobs/ to apply online. See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions.

To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit the following: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and phone numbers of at least three professional references. If you have any questions about the position, please contact the department chair, Dr. Lisa Seldomridge at laseldomridge@salisbury.edu.

Review of Applications to begin immediately The position will remain open until filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. and is expected to begin August 13, 2013.

This position is based in Salisbury Maryland. Founded in 1925, Salisbury University is one of 13 institutions that compose the University System of Maryland. Salisbury University is a selective undergraduate institution within the University System of Maryland. The University is close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay and 2-3 hours from the metropolitan areas of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk. SU has been cited nationally as one of the top ten public regional universities in the North according to the U.S. News and World Report, and has also been recognized by the Princeton Review and Kiplingers magazine. SU has 388 full-time faculty members serving a student population of approximately 8,600.