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Assistant Professor - Nursing - 002004
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Position Number: 5965278
Location: Cullowhee, NC
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

Assistant Professor - Nursing - 002004

Western Carolina University

Department: School of Nursing

About WCU:

Position Summary:

This is an in-person position with the possibility of being based in Cullowhee or Asheville.

The School of Nursing (SON) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in its pre-licensure program. This is a full-time, tenure track, 9-month appointment available in the accredited (CCNE) SON at Western Carolina University. Anticipated begin date of August 2025.

The School expects the successful candidate to possess outstanding communication skills, evidence of sustained scholarly activity, teach and develop online and traditional courses, advise students, participate on committees, and other university activities. Primary responsibilities include: teaching community/public health and other nursing science content and supervising student practicums in the western North Carolina region. In addition, Western Carolina University has adopted the Boyer Model of Scholarship to support its commitment to integrated learning, the scholarship of engagement, and the stewardship of place.

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AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

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To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/29828