Assistant Professor in Allied Health / Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Professor in Allied Health / Nursing

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant Professor in Allied Health / Nursing non-tenure track, one-year position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City.  Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.

Job Description :

The Department of Health Sciences and Nursing is seeking a non-tenure track Assistant Professor in Allied Health / Nursing for the 2025-2026 academic year, whose primary teaching responsibilities would be to teach courses such as Anatomy and Physiology, Biology for Health Sciences, Microbiology, and Medical Terminology to first- and second-year Nursing and Health Sciences majors.  Faculty will report to the Department Chair for the implementation of the approved curriculum based on the mission and philosophy of the Health Sciences and Nursing Department at Eastern. The position is a nine-month salaried contractual position starting in August 2025.  The teaching load for this position is 12 credits per semester.  The successful candidate will provide students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills identified in course objectives using varied and appropriate teaching methods.  Faculty in the Department of Health Sciences and Nursing must also participate in the program evaluation and continuous improvement process and engage in personal professional development. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to 1) excellence in teaching (preferably in a Liberal Arts setting), 2) advising for student success and preparing students for related careers and / or graduate program admission, and 3) providing service to the department, college, university, and community.

Minimum Qualifications :

• PhD in Biology, Physiology, or related field, ABD will be considered with doctoral degree complete date on or before August 2024
• Demonstrate professional competence
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication and analytical skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of liberal arts education
• Work productively with colleagues and students
• Be interested in educating a diverse population of students
• Successfully complete an interview that will include a teaching presentation
• Successfully complete criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications :

Compensation and Employee Benefits :

The Assistant Professor in Allied Health / Nursing is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with [Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP)]. For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements / Pay Plans - Eastern.

The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include : paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans. For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern.

To apply : Please submit in one combined PDF file including a curriculum vitae, a copy of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, documentation of teaching ability, and the name and contact information for three professional references. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide official transcripts of all post-secondary education, participate in an on-campus interview, and undergo a background check. This search will continue until the position is filled however, applications received by July 7, 2025, will receive highest consideration.

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies : LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at : 860-465-5112 or via email at : colemanla@easternct.edu.

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