Assistant Professor of Nursing - Tenure Track

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant Professor of Nursing (IO-month), Tenure Track position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City.  Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.

We are seeking a dynamic, student-centered nursing educator committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and dedicated to preparing ethical, accountable, and diverse healthcare professionals through a liberal arts framework. Our growing program currently has opportunities in pediatric, psychiatric, leadership, community, geriatric, maternity and evidence-based practice nursing. The department of Health Sciences and Nursing is committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative learning environment that prepares graduates to meet evolving healthcare needs. Faculty are expected to support innovation in nursing education and contribute to the continued development of a high-quality baccalaureate program. 

The primary responsibility of Eastern Connecticut State University's Health Sciences and Nursing Department faculty is teaching across didactic, clinical, laboratory, and simulation settings, with a workload expectation of 12 FLCs per semester, while also serving the department through curriculum development, nursing and health science research, program and student evaluation, academic advising, and participation in professional service activities. Faculty are evaluated yearly on teaching, service, research and creative activity, and professional activity. 

Minimum Qualifications: 
•    Unencumbered RN license (CT eligible by start date)
•    Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, EdD, or DNP, DNE)
•    Minimum of 5 years clinical nursing experience in relevant clinical area
•    Minimum of 1 year teaching experience within academic nursing education
•    Evidence of scholarly productivity

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
•    Experience with Learning Management Systems

Candidates must meet all clinical agency requirements, including documentation of immunizations (MMR, Hepatitis B), TB screening, and current CPR certification at the time of employment. 

To Apply:
Application materials for the Assistant Professor of Nursing, Tenure Track position should be scanned into one document and uploaded to JazzHR at: Assistant Professor of Nursing - Tenure Track - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Only complete applications will be considered so please be sure to include the following: 

• Cover letter 
• Curriculum vitae
• A copy of official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Research/Scholarship statement
• Teaching Statement
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Diversity statement
• Contact information for three professional references

Applications submitted by July 17, 2026, will receive highest consideration. 

Compensation and Employee Benefits:
The Assistant Professor of Nursing, Tenure Track is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. 

For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern.

The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.
For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern.

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: [email protected]