Jefferson Community College, Watertown, New York, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is conducting a search for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, responsibilities include teaching classroom lectures, skills laboratories, lab simulation, and clinical instruction, in addition to student advising and college committee work. Successful candidates will teach 18 contact hours per semester; 166 duty days per year. The faculty are expected to advance the College's focus on student success and completion and will work closely with the College's leadership to advance the mission of the current Strategic Plan.

Required: New York State RN license, bachelor's degree in nursing and enrolled in a master's degree program with significant experience in an occupational specialty such as medical-surgical, emergency medicine, or psychosocial nursing. Applicants must interact and communicate effectively with diverse populations, foster inclusion, and promote equal access and treatment for groups traditionally under-represented in higher education.

Preferred: A masters degree in nursing, strong communication skills; computer literacy; experience in team teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development; ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds; ability to integrate critical thinking strategies into the teaching/learning process; and the ability to interact with external entities such as clinical sites.

$65,000/yr. for well-qualified individuals. Salary is determined based upon experience and education in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement as well as internal equity. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long term disability, generous leave policies, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, tax-deferred Compensation, NYS retirement, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers. May qualify for public service loan forgiveness.

To Apply: For additional information about the College and this posting, please visit https://www.sunyjefferson.edu, and select Careers at Jefferson. You may apply by selecting the Apply Now button.

The following documentation is required to complete the application process: Cover letter Rsum Unofficial college transcripts for all degrees Copy of valid New York State RN license Contact information for three professional references is required on the Employment Application Form.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Completed applications must be received by Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Finalists will be responsible for interview-related expenses.

Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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