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Montana State University lists this Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Nursing opportunity in bozeman, Montana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26128
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Dr. Tracy Hellem
Classification Title Faculty
Working Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Nursing
Brief Position Overview
The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing is searching for Assistant/Associate/Full tenure-track faculty with primary responsibilities teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in nursing, developing and/or sustaining a funded program of research, and participating in professional/service activities.
Faculty Tenure Track Yes
Faculty Rank Negotiable
Position Number TBD
Department Nursing Departments
Division College of Nursing
Appointment Type Faculty
Contract Term Academic Year
Semester
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Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type MUS
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
Make history and join our college by transforming nursing education and healthcare of Montana through the generous philanthropic investment of $101 million from Mark and Robyn Jones ( , the founders of Goosehead Insurance. By 2030, we strive to be on the top of nursing education through constructing five new campus buildings (one on each campus), the creation of five endowed professorships, student scholarships, producing more qualified nurses, and starting Montana’s first Certified Nurse Midwifery program.
The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing ( CON ) offers a baccalaureate in nursing, accelerated baccalaureate in nursing, Master of Nursing focused on clinical leadership, and Doctor of Nursing Practice with focus in either family nurse practitioner or psych-mental health nurse practitioner. The College has five campus locations across the state, located in Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Kalispell, and Missoula.
The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing is seeking nursing faculty representing diverse backgrounds to assume tenure track positions in a variety of specialty areas. Faculty members have opportunities to teach in both the graduate and undergraduate programs. Tenure track faculty members are expected to establish a focused program of research and to successfully seek extramural funding. All members of the faculty are expected to engage in college and university service and to provide nursing leadership in Montana and beyond through active participation in professional nursing organizations. We hope to attract applicants who are committed to helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing is seeking nursing faculty to assume tenure track positions in a variety of specialty areas. Faculty members have opportunities to teach in both the graduate and undergraduate programs. Tenure track faculty members are expected to establish a focused program of research and to successfully seek extramural funding. All members of the faculty are expected to engage in professional/college/university service and to provide nursing leadership in Montana and beyond through active participation in professional nursing organizations. We hope to attract applicants who are committed to helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.
For more information please see the College of Nursing Policy E-1 E1_2019_UniversityApproved.pdf ( .
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Doctorate in nursing or related field ( ABD nearing completion considered for Assistant Professor).
Graduate degree in nursing or related field.
Record of or demonstrable potential for excellence in teaching.
Record of excellence or demonstrable potential for excellence in research/scholarship.
Eligibility for RN licensure in Montana.
Evidence of strong written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Experience with simulation pedagogy and distance delivery.
Demonstrated potential or ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
Evidence of service to the nursing profession.
Potential to foster and support student and faculty diversity.
The Successful Candidate Will
The successful applicant will be committed to excellence in teaching nursing courses as well as in developing a program of funded research that is of relevance to the profession and in disseminating that work through peer-reviewed publications. Additionally, this individual will demonstrate the commitment to being a collaborative team member in the College, to supporting the mission of the College, and to working in a collegial manner with health care professionals external to the university.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This position is not eligible for NEW sponsorship.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
The Program
The Department
The College
Welcome to the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing. We are very proud of both the academic programs and vibrant educational community that we have developed. Specifically, we value our student-friendly environment, outstanding faculty and the resulting success of our students. We provide our single curriculum in five locations across the state as well as a predominantly distance-delivered graduate program to better serve the needs of our students and the state health care system.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies Multiple
Desired Start Date Upon a successful completion of the search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for NEW sponsorship.
To apply, submit the following:
A cover letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications in the order listed above.
A complete curriculum vitae including relevant work and teaching experience.
References: Please indicate to which of the following they will be able to speak: teaching, research, service or practice.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
Worksite address
bozeman, MT, 59772, US
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