The College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, School of Nursing invites applications for full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#118045) at the assistant/associate professor rank. The position begins August 1, 2018.

Position will require classroom and clinical teaching of undergraduate and graduate level courses, student advisement, scholarly activity, university service and community service.

Required Education
Doctoral degree in Nursing is required along with a masters degree in Nursing.

Required Related Experience
Required License/Registration/Certification
Nursing License
Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification

Other Desirable
Candidates who possess prior experience teaching a college-level course fully online without any face-to-face instruction and experience in online course development will receive special consideration.

Salary and Benefits
Salary commensurate with education and experience. Additionally, MTSU provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance as well as several other optional benefit plans
• Retirement savings programs that include your choice of two plans as well as three deferred compensation savings plans
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Sick leave

Job Open Date 09/15/2017
Job Review Date for Optimal Consideration 10/22/2017
Is this position Grant Funded? No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to include a statement of teaching philosophy along with their curriculum vitae and cover letter at the time of online application.

If you need assistance in applying, please contact Faculty Recruitment Specialist at 615-898-5128.

If you have position specific questions, please contact Dr. Cathy Cooper at Cathy.Cooper@mtsu.edu.

Additional Information
If selected for an on-campus interview, applicants should request official transcripts (not issued to student) of all college degrees be sent directly to Ms. LJ McAnly in the School of Nursing prior to the interview.

Likewise, you will be required to provide names and contact information for three recommenders (external to MTSU ) during your application to the posting. If you are approved for the candidate pool, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided. The letters should be returned via the link provided in the solicitation of the recommendation and must be current and specific to the job posting. Letters of recommendation may not be provided from a general dossier.

Applications received by posted Review Date will receive full consideration. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU available at www.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Pre-Employment Information
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Job Category Faculty - Tenure Track
Job Type Full Time
Academic Resources

Reference Letters

Reference Letters

Accept References Yes
Minimum Requests 3
Maximum Requests 5
Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference 06/30/2018
Special Instructions to Reference Provider
Recommendation letters should be submitted via the uniquely assigned link and per the instructions included in the solicitation letter automatically generated if/when the recommendations are required. Generic letters stored on a third party site will not be accepted.

Letters should be addressed to:
Dr. Jenny Sauls, Director
School of Nursing

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a sexual offender or violent sexual offender as defined by T.C.A. 40-39-202?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • MTSU Jobs
   • State Office of Employment Services
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues
   • Hispanic Outlook
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Friend/Employee
   • Other

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Research/Creative Activities

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Other Document 2

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