Assistant Professor

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Marshall Position Information

| Banner | | | :--- | :--- | | Position Number | 000413 | | Position Title | Assistant Professor | | Classification Title | Assistant Professor | | Department | COHP-Nursing - MU9510 |

Job Description

The School of Nursing in the College of Health Professions has an opening for a full-time 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor. Position available August 2026.

Responsible for:

• The accreditation of the MSN program.
• Curriculum development, revision, and evaluation.
• Active engagement in student recruitment, admission, and progression.

Location: MU - Marshall University

Salary Range Salary is commensurate upon education, experience, and internal equity.

Qualifications

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Terminal Degree (Doctoral Degree or Master of Science in Nursing) from an accredited nursing program.
• Certification: Required FNP Certification.
• Licensure: Current West Virginia license or a license from a Compact state, or ability to obtain licenses prior to the start of contract.
• Experience: At least three years practicing in the Advance Practice role.
• Skills: Cross-cultural communication skills with multicultural sensitivity and experience interacting effectively with diverse students, faculty, and staff (desired).
• Teaching Experience: At least two years experience teaching at the graduate level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education
• Experience

Posting Detail Information

| | | | :--- | :--- | | Posting Number | MU1804F | | Open Date | 03/26/2026 | | Close Date | Open Until Filled |

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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

• Cover Letter
• CV or Resume

Optional Documents