Academic Faculty - Full Time Non Tenure Track Positions (2 positions)

Academic Faculty - Full Time Non Tenure Track Positions (2 positions) Vanderbilt University: School of Nursing

Location

Open Date

Mar 23, 2026

Description

The Vanderbilt School of Nursing seeks qualified applicants for full-time faculty positions to teach in the MN program and the prelicensure level of the MSN program. We are especially interested in faculty with practice and teaching experience in OB/perinatal, pediatric, or adult med-surg nursing.

Responsibilities include working collaboratively with course coordinators to teach, supervise, and evaluate students in the classroom, on-campus clinical (skills, simulation), and in off-campus traditional clinical settings for generalist nursing practice. These are 12-month, renewable, non-tenure-track appointments. Participation in faculty meetings and committees is required.

Salary and rank are commensurate with experience. The prelicensure curricula are delivered in both face-to-face and online formats. Full-time faculty must maintain residency in the state or be willing to relocate to Tennessee for regular, on-campus engagement in VUSN activities.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in nursing is required and will be ranked at the instructor level; a doctoral degree in nursing is required for rank at the assistant professor level or higher
• An active, unencumbered license as a registered nurse or advanced practice nurse in Tennessee or eligibility to obtain licensure in Tennessee
• Prior experience working with diverse populations
• Clinical teaching experience in an academic setting
• A minimum of two years of nursing experience is required

Application Instructions

Applicants for the faculty position should initially submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The cover letter should summarize your qualifications for the position. For questions related to the posting, please email vusnfacultyrecruitment@vanderbilt.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Vanderbilt University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.