Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing
Company:
Cornerstone University
Job Location:
Grand Rapids, 49525
Category:
Nursing
Type:
Full-Time
Position Summary: Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan invites applications for a full time, 9-month, academic rank eligible faculty position in nursing beginning fall, 2026. Salary commensurate with education and experience. A full benefit package including health insurances, disability, and a retirement plan is included.
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Salaried - Tenure Track
REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing
DEPT: School of Health, Science & Technology
LOCATION: Grand Rapids Campus
ACADEMIC RANK: Assistant/ Associate Professor (Tenure-Track, 9/10-Month Appointment)
Key Responsibilities
A representative list of responsibilities includes: * Teaching & Assessment
o Teach 12-15 credits of clinical and/or didactic nursing courses in areas of expertise (in-person and/or online).
o Participate in assessment and continuous improvement of assigned courses. * Spiritual Modeling and Mentoring
o Spend additional time with students in a mentoring role in the classroom and during office hours
o Successfully model professional subject matter expertise with a Christian Worldview.
o Demonstrate strong personal faith commitment in and out of the classroom * Program & University Service
o Assist with recruitment and retention of nursing students.
o Participate in departmental, school, and university committees and initiatives as assigned. *
Qualifications
Required: * A minimum of a master's degree in nursing. * An unencumbered RN license in the state of Michigan. * A minimum of 5 years of recent clinical experience. * A demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate education and 四虎影视. * A willingness to support a strong team-based work environment. * The ability to teach in both a classroom and clinical setting.
Preferred: * Current enrollment in a terminal degree program (e.g., Ph.D. in Nursing, DNP, or equivalent). * Experience 四虎影视 in both in-person and online modalities. *
Compensation and Benefits
Annual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's credentials and experience. Cornerstone University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: * Health insurance options * Disability coverage * 100% tuition remission for employees and their dependent children * A 403(b) retirement plan
Essential Qualifications:
These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community.
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Salaried - Tenure Track
REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing
DEPT: School of Health, Science & Technology
LOCATION: Grand Rapids Campus
ACADEMIC RANK: Assistant/ Associate Professor (Tenure-Track, 9/10-Month Appointment)
Key Responsibilities
A representative list of responsibilities includes: * Teaching & Assessment
o Teach 12-15 credits of clinical and/or didactic nursing courses in areas of expertise (in-person and/or online).
o Participate in assessment and continuous improvement of assigned courses. * Spiritual Modeling and Mentoring
o Spend additional time with students in a mentoring role in the classroom and during office hours
o Successfully model professional subject matter expertise with a Christian Worldview.
o Demonstrate strong personal faith commitment in and out of the classroom * Program & University Service
o Assist with recruitment and retention of nursing students.
o Participate in departmental, school, and university committees and initiatives as assigned. *
Qualifications
Required: * A minimum of a master's degree in nursing. * An unencumbered RN license in the state of Michigan. * A minimum of 5 years of recent clinical experience. * A demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate education and 四虎影视. * A willingness to support a strong team-based work environment. * The ability to teach in both a classroom and clinical setting.
Preferred: * Current enrollment in a terminal degree program (e.g., Ph.D. in Nursing, DNP, or equivalent). * Experience 四虎影视 in both in-person and online modalities. *
Compensation and Benefits
Annual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's credentials and experience. Cornerstone University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: * Health insurance options * Disability coverage * 100% tuition remission for employees and their dependent children * A 403(b) retirement plan
Essential Qualifications:
These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community.
- A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.
- A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university's doctrinal statement, "The Cornerstone Confession."
- Four other foundational pillars, along with the university's mission and confession, form Cornerstone's Core Commitments.
- The Cornerstone Christian World View
- The Cornerstone Academic Vision
- The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community
- The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement
