Assistant Professor of Graduate Nursing

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Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference. Posting Details Position Title Assistant Professor of Graduate Nursing Position Control Number F03301 Type of Position Faculty Position Status Full-time Campus Western University Campus-Lebanon, OR Position Location Oregon Department 1802L - MSN-Entry Program - CGN Oregon Job Summary This is a College of Graduate Nursing Faculty-level position within Western University of Health Science and is offered in conjunction with an administrative appointment. Together, the faculty role of Assistant Professor of Graduate Nursing ( PCN F03301) and the administrative role ( PCN A03955) comprise a full-time position (1.0 FTE ). The salary range listed in this posting represents the total compensation for the combined Administrative and Faculty responsibilities.

Please refer to the corresponding job posting under our Faculty jobs section for details on the additional assignment. Serve as a member of the faculty for the College of Graduate Nursing, and teach in the CGN programs, participate in college and university committees, conduct scholarly research, and perform other such duties as directed by the Site Dean or Dean of the College.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Expertise and knowledge of nursing and advanced practice of nursing. Ability to design, implement and evaluate courses, lectures and seminars and evaluate student achievement. Knowledge of basic and advanced clinical skills required of nurses in multiple settings.

Maintain accurate records and reports of clinical and didactic performance of students. Ability to communicate with a variety of health professionals that contribute to the clinical/didactic education of nursing students. Work effectively with colleagues, staff and administration to advance the mission of the institution. Demonstrate basic computer literacy and skills in emerging teaching technologies.

Willingness to remain flexible and adapt to the changing technological advancements associated with a web-based curriculum. Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications

Education: Must possess a Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.

Experience

A minimum of one year of full-time teaching experience in Nursing. State board of nursing approved for teaching in a required subject area. Licensure: Must possess a current RN license.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: A doctorate in Nursing or related field.

Experience

Two years teaching in nursing education. Essential Job Duties Key Responsibilities Teach in the CGN programs with a teaching load appropriate to the balance of their other job functions. Teaching assignments vary each semester. Key Responsibilities Participate as a faculty advisor to master’s students.

Key Responsibilities Participate in recruitment, scholarship development, and facilitation of student clinical experiences. Key Responsibilities Participate in institutional and college activities which may include: Curriculum development and/or evaluation. Dean’s Cabinet Meetings, CGN committees and university committee work. College information sessions.

Key Responsibilities Participate in College and University including Orientation, Commencement, Convocation, and other special events. Key Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean of the college or Site Dean. Posting Details Continued Work Schedule This position is located in Lebanon, Oregon and requires a minimum of 3 days per week on campus. Working at WesternU We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally.

Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits.

Additionally, • Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success. • Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment. • Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community. • As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences. • WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do. • We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people! Expected Pay Scale Minimum $120,000.00 Annually Maximum $130,000.00 Annually Physical Demands Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, list maximum weight and duration The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.

Posting Information Posting Number F00929 Posting Date 10/09/2026 Close Date 10/09/2027 Open Until Filled Yes Conditions of Employment - Background Check To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position. Pay Transparency Act Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.

This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

Statement (EEO) It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time. Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Letter of Recommendation #1 Letter of Recommendation #2 Letter of Recommendation #3 Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter Additional Applicant Document Required License/Certification Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position is located in Lebanon, Oregon. Are you willing and able to work from this campus location?

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