Assistant Professor, Nursing

Job description

Tenure Track – Assistant Professor, Nursing

School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling & Counseling Psychology

Fall 2026

POSITION: The Nursing Program within Oklahoma State University’s College of Education and Human Sciences is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor at the main campus in Stillwater starting August 2026.

The successful applicant will join a collaborative team of faculty who work with and mentor our undergraduate nursing students.

We are interested in scholars who have experience and interest in working with interdisciplinary teams of health professionals on educational projects.

In addition to developing an independent research program, this position requires a commitment to providing a quality learning experience for nursing students in the classroom, lab, and clinical settings.

The position requires an experienced nurse clinician and nurse educator who holds a registered professional nursing license in the state of Oklahoma and a doctoral degree in nursing.

This individual is expected to complete instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission and policies of the university, college, and program.

The candidate must be willing to teach courses in various delivery formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online) as needed.

Participation in program meetings, committees, and other service activities is expected.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching, Scholarship, and Service Responsibilities

Perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in conformity with the mission, policies and procedures of the program, college, university, and accrediting agencies;

Evaluate and document student assignments, learning, skills, and abilities promptly;

Engage in scholarship that supports the mission of Oklahoma State University;

Develop a sustained program of research that is aligned with school, college, and university priorities;

Serve as a resource person in areas of expertise and to other faculty and personnel of the community;

Act as advisor to nursing students for the promotion of excellence in academic and clinical practice;

Serve the university, college, and program, including committee work as appropriate;

Adhere to all policies within the Oklahoma State University;

Participate in university activities and professional organizations as a member;

Aid in completion of the program assessments and accreditation requirements;

Serve in student recruiting and retention efforts for the program;

Participate in curriculum implementation, revision, and evaluation;

Participate in professional development commensurate with program needs;

Other duties as assigned.

Clinical Responsibilities

Assist in arranging orientation periods and clinical schedule for each rotation;

Be on-site and provide supervision and evaluation of students during clinical;

Communicate with facility staff regarding student competencies, responsibilities, and performance.

Assign patients for student delivery of nursing care;

Evaluate clinical sites;

Collaborate with other faculty to ensure student performance is satisfactory and experiences are appropriate;

Provide timely feedback to students;

Adhere to policies of the university, program, and facility regarding clinical.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Unencumbered Oklahoma RN license or multi-state compact required;

Doctoral degree in nursing or related field required.;

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a registered nurse required;

Strong communication and interpersonal skills required;

Sufficient physical health and mobility to instruct students in various clinical and lab settings is required;

Ability to meet clinical agency immunization requirements and keep current with clinical facility requirements is a must.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful undergraduate teaching experience preferred;

Experience with simulated learning experiences is a plus;

Proficiency with current online education software and delivery methods preferred;

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, qualifications and contingent on available funding.

Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans.

Information on benefits can be found at .

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Our mission is to prepare nurses to practice professional nursing that meets the dynamic health care needs of individuals, families, groups, communities and global populations.

Faculty facilitate the education of students in the art and science of nursing to provide leadership with an emphasis on ethics, wellness, cultural competency, population-based and professional inter-collaborative practice.

The program offers unique teaching, research, and outreach opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration with Health Education and Promotion, Educational Psychology, School Psychology, K-12 education faculty, and the McNair Scholars program on campus.

In the community, there are opportunities to work with underserved populations and both rural-based and urban populations in and around Stillwater, and nearby Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

For more information about the College of Education and Human Sciences, you may wish to view our website at .

Oklahoma State University is a comprehensive land-grant university with an enrollment of more than 25,000 students.

The university offers 87 undergraduate majors, 84 master’s programs and 48 programs at the doctoral levels at campuses in Stillwater and Tulsa.

Stillwater is approximately 65 miles from both the Tulsa and Oklahoma City metropolitan areas, providing opportunities for additional dining, cultural, and professional sporting events.

Providing a combination of larger city amenities with an airport and cultural life, while maintaining the charm of a smaller community with affordable housing and excellent schools, Stillwater is ranked as one of America's safest cities.

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For more information about Oklahoma State University, you may wish to view OSU's website at .

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For full consideration, application materials must be received by, November 20, 2025, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

To apply, submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, sample of published writings, and contact information for three professional references to .

For questions about the position, please contact the search committee chair, Deana Hildebrand, Professor & Associate Department Head, Nutritional Sciences,

Required Skill Profession

Postsecondary Teachers