Assistant Professor of Nursing-Maternal Child/Pediatrics bei PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY

Description

Pfeiffer University, a small private liberal arts institution committed to purpose-driven education and career 
readiness, invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing. This position is 
ideal for a dynamic educator who is passionate about mentoring students, integrating liberal arts values into 
professional preparation, and contributing to a transformative undergraduate experience. 

The faculty member will work a total of 9 months: January -May for the Spring 2026
semester. August-May for subsequent contract years.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Teach undergraduate nursing courses based on expertise. (12-13 semester hours)
•    Mentor nursing majors, supporting academic progress, career readiness, and graduate school preparation.
•    Supervise clinical experiences in local healthcare settings
•    Participate actively in departmental and university-wide faculty committees.
•    Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.
•    Contribute to curriculum development and assessment efforts.
•    Comply with all policies in the Employee Handbook and the Faculty Handbook.

Faculty will teach at the Misenheimer campus and work directly with the faculty of the Nursing Department.

BENFITS:

• Paid life insurance and LTD
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
• Additional life and STD insurance

Qualifications

•    Master's degree, Ph.D., Ed.D., DNP preferred, in Nursing or closely related field (ABD considered for Assistant Professor rank).
•    An unencumbered, active Registered Nurse license
•    Evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate level.
•    Commitment to student success and experiential learning.
•    Ability to work collaboratively with faculty across disciplines.
•    Specialization in Maternity and Pediatrics