Assistant Professor of Nursing
Ball State
Muncie, IN
Full-time
Nursing
Posted on April 26, 2024
Posting Details
Position Information
Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana. Learn More
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Nursing
About this Opportunity
Ball State University's School of Nursing invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position.
Ball State University and Our Pledge for the Future
Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State University's ambitious goals for our second century:
• We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student.
• We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors.
• We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.
And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our enduring values, we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive.
Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one's home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.
Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.
Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Our Statement on Inclusiveness
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.
Ball State Faculty Opportunities
Live Near Your Work - If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana:
https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work
There's more to discover IN Indiana! Visit the following link to learn more:
IN Indiana
Appointment Type
Tenure-track
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
Full-time tenure-track faculty position for both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Specialty areas include one or more of the areas: medical/surgical, community health, pediatrics, psychiatric mental health, family nurse practitioner, nursing education, and nursing leadership/administration.
1) Implement innovative teaching-learning practices to promote student engagement in didactic, simulation, clinical, and/or online instruction;
2) Participate in course and curricula development and evaluation;
3) Provide didactic teaching, clinical supervision, and evaluation of students' performances in undergraduate and/or graduate courses;
4) Apply for grant funding;
5) Disseminate research and scholarly activities in peer reviewed publications and presentations at state, national, and international conferences; and
6) Contribute to the professional life of the School of Nursing, the College of Health, Ball State University, the community, and the profession.
Minimum Qualifications
1) Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in the United States, with Indiana Registered Nurse License obtained by date of appointment;
2) Master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution; and
3) Complete all requirements for a doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment.
Authorization to work in the US
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to
1) teach (undergraduate and graduate) didactic and clinical nursing content in area of expertise;
2) develop and/or maintain a program of research, as demonstrated by at least one publication in a peer reviewed journal;
3) work collaboratively with diverse faculty, students and staff; and
4) promote change to improve the didactic and clinical course curriculum.
Required Certifications/Licensures
Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in the United States, with Indiana Registered Nurse License obtained by date of appointment
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None.
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department
School of Nursing:900020
College/Department Information
The School of Nursing enjoys a solid reputation for graduating BSN students who are not only prepared for practice, but ready for challenges brought to hospitals, clinics and community settings that require nurses to interface with a variety of other healthcare professionals. The baccalaureate degree in nursing and master's degree in nursing programs at Ball State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Ranked 20th for Master's in Nursing in U.S. New and World Report's 2020 “Best Online Programs,” our master's programs enroll about 120 students. Built in 2019, our Simulation and Skills Laboratories provide state of the art space, including fundamentals as well as obstetrics and pediatrics. The School of Nursing's 49 faculty are committed to scholarship and research and have strengths in a variety of areas including, for example, infant mortality, maternal mental health, mitigating the impact of COVID-19 for community organizations, depression among adults with heart failure, sickle cell anemia in Kenya, fall prevention, autism and simulation in nursing education.
Department Email or Phone Number
nursing@bsu.edu
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202401241F
Number of Vacancies
4
Desired Start Date
08/16/2024
Position End Date
Posting Date
03/25/2024
Applications Accepted Through Date
04/26/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University's enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.'
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Sheila Burke
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana. Learn More
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Nursing
About this Opportunity
Ball State University's School of Nursing invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position.
Ball State University and Our Pledge for the Future
Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State University's ambitious goals for our second century:
• We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student.
• We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors.
• We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.
And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our enduring values, we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive.
Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one's home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.
Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.
Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Our Statement on Inclusiveness
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.
- Affordable Healthcare
- Retirement
- Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development
Ball State Faculty Opportunities
Live Near Your Work - If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana:
https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work
There's more to discover IN Indiana! Visit the following link to learn more:
IN Indiana
Appointment Type
Tenure-track
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
Full-time tenure-track faculty position for both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Specialty areas include one or more of the areas: medical/surgical, community health, pediatrics, psychiatric mental health, family nurse practitioner, nursing education, and nursing leadership/administration.
1) Implement innovative teaching-learning practices to promote student engagement in didactic, simulation, clinical, and/or online instruction;
2) Participate in course and curricula development and evaluation;
3) Provide didactic teaching, clinical supervision, and evaluation of students' performances in undergraduate and/or graduate courses;
4) Apply for grant funding;
5) Disseminate research and scholarly activities in peer reviewed publications and presentations at state, national, and international conferences; and
6) Contribute to the professional life of the School of Nursing, the College of Health, Ball State University, the community, and the profession.
Minimum Qualifications
1) Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in the United States, with Indiana Registered Nurse License obtained by date of appointment;
2) Master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution; and
3) Complete all requirements for a doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment.
Authorization to work in the US
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to
1) teach (undergraduate and graduate) didactic and clinical nursing content in area of expertise;
2) develop and/or maintain a program of research, as demonstrated by at least one publication in a peer reviewed journal;
3) work collaboratively with diverse faculty, students and staff; and
4) promote change to improve the didactic and clinical course curriculum.
Required Certifications/Licensures
Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in the United States, with Indiana Registered Nurse License obtained by date of appointment
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None.
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department
School of Nursing:900020
College/Department Information
The School of Nursing enjoys a solid reputation for graduating BSN students who are not only prepared for practice, but ready for challenges brought to hospitals, clinics and community settings that require nurses to interface with a variety of other healthcare professionals. The baccalaureate degree in nursing and master's degree in nursing programs at Ball State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Ranked 20th for Master's in Nursing in U.S. New and World Report's 2020 “Best Online Programs,” our master's programs enroll about 120 students. Built in 2019, our Simulation and Skills Laboratories provide state of the art space, including fundamentals as well as obstetrics and pediatrics. The School of Nursing's 49 faculty are committed to scholarship and research and have strengths in a variety of areas including, for example, infant mortality, maternal mental health, mitigating the impact of COVID-19 for community organizations, depression among adults with heart failure, sickle cell anemia in Kenya, fall prevention, autism and simulation in nursing education.
Department Email or Phone Number
nursing@bsu.edu
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202401241F
Number of Vacancies
4
Desired Start Date
08/16/2024
Position End Date
Posting Date
03/25/2024
Applications Accepted Through Date
04/26/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University's enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.'
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Sheila Burke
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Licenses/Certifications
- (DO NOT USE) Inclusive Excellence Statement
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Master's Transcripts
- Doctorate Transcripts
