| Position Title | Assistant/Associate Professor or Professor of Nursing |
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| About this Opportunity | Ball State University’s School of Nursing invites applications for four (4) full-time tenure or tenure-line faculty at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor in both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Specialty areas include medical/surgical, community health, pediatrics, psychiatric mental health, family nurse practitioner, nursing education, and nursing leadership/administration. Now, more than ever, is a time of transformation in health care education. The COVID pandemic and the unfolding realities of health disparities and racial injustice have challenged health care systems and universities to seek a new normal. At the Ball State University College of Health and School of Nursing, we are rising to that opportunity. We graduate health professionals who are clinically knowledgeable, committed to advancing inclusive excellence, and ready to collaborate on interprofessional teams. |
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| Appointment Type | Tenure-track |
| Length of Appointment | FT Academic Year |
| Description | Full-time tenure or tenure-line faculty at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor in both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Specialty areas include medical/surgical, community health, pediatrics, psychiatric mental health, family nurse practitioner, nursing education, and nursing leadership/administration. |
| Minimum Qualifications | 1) Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in the United States, with Indiana Registered Nurse License obtained by date of appointment; 2) Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution; and 3) Earned doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment. 5) If an NP, current national board certification. |
| Authorization to work in the US | Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Demonstrated ability to 1) teach (undergraduate and graduate) didactic and clinical nursing content in area of expertise; 2) develop and/or maintain a program of research; 3) work collaboratively with diverse faculty, students and staff; and 4) promote change to improve the didactic and clinical course curriculum. |
| Required Certifications/Licensures | Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in the United States, with Indiana Registered Nurse License obtained by date of appointment |
| Pre-Employment Screening | Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification. |
| Position Title(s) Supervised | None. |
| EEO Statement | Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. |
| Department | School of Nursing:900020 |
| College/Department Information | The School of Nursing enjoys a solid reputation for graduating BSN students who are not only prepared for practice, but ready for challenges brought to hospitals, clinics and community settings that require nurses to interface with a variety of other healthcare professionals. The baccalaureate degree in nursing and master’s degree in nursing programs at Ball State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Ranked 20th for Master’s in Nursing in U.S. New and World Report’s 2020 “Best Online Programs,” our master’s programs enroll about 120 students. Built in 2019, our Simulation and Skills Laboratories provide state of the art space, including fundamentals as well as obstetrics and pediatrics. The School of Nursing’s 49 faculty are committed to scholarship and research and have strengths in a variety of areas including, for example, infant mortality, maternal mental health, mitigating the impact of COVID-19 for community organizations, depression among adults with heart failure, sickle cell anemia in Kenya, fall prevention, autism and simulation in nursing education. |
| Department Email or Phone Number | nursing@bsu.edu |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | 202200977F |
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| Number of Vacancies | 4 |
| Desired Start Date | 08/18/2023 |
| Position End Date | |
| Posting Date | 09/27/2022 |
| Applications Accepted Through Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.) | 11/21/2022 |
| Information regarding transcripts | The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted. |
| Special Instructions Summary | In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500. |
| Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information | Dr. Juanita Brand nursing@bsu.edu |
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