Assistant Nursing Professor

Augustana College
  • Rock Island, Illinois
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
    AN AFFILIATE OF AUGUSTANA COLLEGE

    Assistant Professor of Nursing 

    About Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences

    Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences  is a private institution focused exclusively on nursing and health sciences education, serving students in the Quad Cities region and beyond. Located in Rock Island, the college is part of the bi-state Quad Cities metropolitan area along the Mississippi River, a regional hub for healthcare, education, and community partnerships.  The College is an affiliate of Augustana College, and is in the process of a merger with Augustana College.

    Trinity offers undergraduate and graduate programs designed to prepare students for careers in nursing, health sciences, and healthcare leadership. Academic offerings include associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and certificate programs that emphasize evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, and compassionate patient care. 

    In addition, Augustana College provides complimentary studies in Neuroscience, Communications Sciences and Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, Kinesiology, Public Health, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Medicine,  Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Pharmacy, and Pre-Physician Assistant.

    With a longstanding commitment to service, integrity, and academic excellence, our community fosters a supportive and student-centered learning environment where faculty and students build meaningful connections. The college seeks to prepare graduates who will make a positive impact in the communities they serve.

    The Position:

    Join the Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences faculty as an Assistant Professor of Nursing and help shape the next generation of nurses. In this role, you will teach undergraduate nursing students across didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment.
     

    The Assistant Professor plans, implements, and evaluates learning experiences aligned with the Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences vision, mission, values, and program outcomes. Using innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies, you will promote critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and professional growth in future nurses committed to improving the health of individuals, families, and communities.
     

    This position fulfills the academic triad of teaching, scholarship, and service through active engagement in scholarly and service activities. The Assistant Professor contributes to curriculum development and continuous program improvement, collaborates with faculty and administration to support student success and accreditation requirements, and participates in assessment and quality improvement initiatives.

    Responsibilities:

    • Demonstrates the behaviors aligned with the mission and vision of the College and adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
    • Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of the department which includes regular, reliable attendance.
    • Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
    • Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA, FERPA, TITLE IX, and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding higher education and healthcare.
    • Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
    • Is knowledgeable of College and department compliance requirements commensurate with position (Title IV, Title IX, Campus Violence). Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of the supervisor. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
    • Supports vision, mission, and values of the College.

    What We're Looking For:

    Requirements:                     

    Education: An Assistant Professor will have their MSN or terminal degree in Nursing

    Experience: 2 years of clinical practice

    License(s)/Certification(s):

    • Registered Nurse license in both Iowa and Illinois or be eligible to do so
    • Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
     

    Why Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences?
    At Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences, you’ll join a collaborative and student-centered community dedicated to preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Small class sizes and close faculty-student relationships create an engaging learning environment where mentorship, innovation, and compassionate care are at the center of the educational experience.

    Faculty benefit from a supportive culture that values evidence-based teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and lifelong learning. Through strong partnerships with regional healthcare systems, educators have opportunities to connect classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experiences and emerging healthcare technologies.

    With more than a century of service to the Quad Cities community, we combine a rich tradition in healthcare education with a forward-looking commitment to innovation, diversity, integrity, and student success. Faculty are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the classroom, in clinical education, and throughout the broader healthcare community.

    More about the Relationship with Augustana College:

    On June 30, 2026, Augustana College acquired the assets of Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences. The full merger remains subject to approvals from relevant regulatory authorities, including the Department of Education, which is anticipated within approximately two years. Pending such approvals, Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences operates as a distinct educational institution and affiliate of Augustana College, while Augustana provides operational and administrative services to Trinity.   

    Application Instructions:

    A complete application will include:

    • A cover letter detailing interest in the position and understanding of teaching (limit 3 pages)
    • Curriculum vitae
    • Copy of relevant transcripts (unofficial is acceptable at this stage)
    • A statement of teaching philosophy (limit 2 pages)
    • Contact information for three references

    Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Misty D. Stick-Mueller at mistystickmueller@augustana.edu.

    The position will remain open until it is filled.  To guarantee full consideration, please submit all application materials by December 1, 2026.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.


    Additional Information

    The budgeted compensation for this position ranges from $65,000 to $68,000 per year based upon minimum and preferred qualifications, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Actual placement within the range will depend upon experience, education, research, rank, and other relevant factors.

    As an affiliate of Augustana College, benefits are provided by Augustana College and consist of a competitive and comprehensive benefit package to ensure our team is well cared for. Benefits include:

    • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
    • Retirement plan including eligibility to receive up to 7% contribution from the College.
    • Company sponsored short-term and long-term disability benefits as use of college facilities including a wellness center, gym and recreation center.
    • Tuition benefits for employees and their family members

    You can learn more about our benefits program at ourBenefitsWebsite.

    Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences and Augustana College are  Equal Opportunity Employers. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRock Island, Illinois
    Websitehttps://www.augustana.edu/about-us/offices/hr/employment/opportunities

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • Business Skillsunmatched
    • Clinical Laboratoryunmatched
    • Clinical Trainingunmatched
    • College Level Facultyunmatched
    • Community Supportunmatched
    • Dentistryunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Emerging Technologyunmatched
    • Faculty Administrationunmatched
    • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)unmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
    • Health Educationunmatched
    • Health Scienceunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Higher Educationunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Medicineunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Neuroscienceunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Occupational Therapyunmatched
    • Optometryunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Pharmacyunmatched
    • Philosophyunmatched
    • Physician Assistantunmatched
    • Public Healthunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Recreationunmatched
    • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Scholarshipunmatched
    • Speech and Language Pathologyunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched

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