Assistant Professor of Practical Nursing Job at Connecticut State Community College, Willimantic, CT

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  • Connecticut State Community College
  • Willimantic, CT

Job Description

Details:

Posted: March 4, 2025
Level: Assistant Professor, tenure track position
Hours: Full-time, 10-month (30 credit hours per academic year)
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted by  Wednesday, April 2, 2025 , receiving priority consideration.

Location:

CT State Quinebaug Valley (Willimantic Center)
729 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226  
**This position is not remote**
For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit  Home - CT State  

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities .

CT State Community College Equity Statement:

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date: 

Fall 2025 (August 25, 2025)

Position Summary:

All Teaching Faculty members shall: Prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date; respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.); perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources; and other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Working supervisory level.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Dean or Chair of the department, this Assistant Professor is expected to teach thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and will be responsible for teaching a range of courses in the discipline area of study. Additional duties may include evaluating and assessing student learning; providing student support and academic advising; planning and executing program-related events; assisting with program reviews; developing curriculum and periodically evaluating teaching materials; and attending workshops and or conferences to maintain currency in profession and field. The teaching schedule may include both day and evening classes. Course delivery systems may be lecture, hybrid, and/or online.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; service on assigned committees and task forces; and attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings.  These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full duties and responsibilities that is stated within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Nursing   or a related discipline. Active R.N. licensure in Connecticut.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

  • Four (4) years college teaching experience (96+ credits); OR
  • Two (2) years’ college teaching experience (48+ credits) with four (4) or more years (Fulltime Equivalency) of clinical nursing experience. 

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience teaching Pharmacology, Fundamentals of Nursing, Maternal Child Nursing, Medical/Surgical Nursing, Well Child Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, and/or Professional Development.
  • APRN, D.N.P., Ed.D. or Ph. D. in Nursing or closely related field.
  • Experience with accreditation processes and standards, ensuring compliance with all necessary standards and criteria.
  • Established relationship with local healthcare facilities for potential clinical partnerships.
  • Experience in developing and implementing innovative nursing education strategies.
  • Bilingual in Spanish/English.

Starting Salary:

Minimum Salary; $75,362 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. For more information, please visit our website at:  CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees .

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.  The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.  

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. To apply via our website, visit  .

Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCU 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 persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, ( johnpaul.chaissoncardenas@ctstate.edu ).

CSCU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Immediate start, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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