Title: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Nursing
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: Mennonite College of Nursing
Campus Location: Normal, IL
Job Summary
Healthcare is changing.
At Illinois State University’s Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN), we believe that nurses need to lead that change. Our Vision is to be a community that sets the standard for excellence in nursing education and practice, improving health locally and globally, and changing the world one exceptionally well-prepared nurse at a time. We are open, inclusive, and purposeful.
And we invite you to join us.
MCN is seeking a 9-month full-time, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, depending upon experience and qualifications. Research focus and skills of particular interest include medical/surgical nursing, mental health, public health, pediatrics, and the promotion of health in which care is delivered.
Primary Responsibilities:
– Teach in undergraduate and graduate programs
– Engage in a program of research, including the pursuit of research funding, data-based publications, and professional presentations
– Advise and mentor students
– Contribute to faculty governance
Additional Information
Illinois State University’s Mennonite College of Nursing offers on-campus and online programs, including prelicensure, RN-BSN, and accelerated Baccalaureate degrees, BSN to DNP with Leadership and Management and Family Nurse Practitioner specializations, a Ph.D. in nursing science and a Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice. Our undergraduate students consistently perform above the national average on the NCLEX, and US News and World Report has ranked our RN to BSN program #3 in Illinois and #14 nationally. As a leader in research on cardiovascular disease, underserved and diverse populations, quality and safety, prevention and health promotion, symptom science, and gerontology, MCN is an excellent environment for candidates seeking a balance between scholarship and teaching.
Illinois State University: Illinois State University http://www.illinoisstate.edu, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. There are approximately 21,000 students in the seven colleges of Illinois State University. In our most recent strategic plan Educate ? Connect ? Elevate, we have committed our resources to realizing seven core values: Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our University being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Also, visit the University’s metrics of excellence at (http://illinoisstate.edu/pointsofpride/).
Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. SmartAsset ranked Bloomington IL, in the top 20 of the most livable cities in the U.S. (2022). Zippia named Bloomington, IL, as #1 on their “Happiest Cities” list (2020), and Best Choice Schools listed the area on its “30 Small College Towns with Great Quality of Life” (2020). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis, two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis, and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield; many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via the Amtrak located 1 block from ISU’s campus. For more information on our community, please visit (http://visitbn.org/).
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Required Qualifications
1. Ph.D. in nursing or related field (Masters in Nursing required if doctorate not in nursing) ABD will be considered.
2. Licensed (prior to start date) Registered Nurse in Illinois
3. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.
Work Hours
Varies
Proposed Starting Date
08/16/2024
Required Applicant Documents
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Application
3. List of References (at least three professional references with contact information)
Please note” Candidates selected for on-campus interviews will be asked to submit a portfolio representing their teaching and scholarship
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on “Apply”
Special Instructions for Applicants
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information for Applicants
Judy Neubrander, EdD, FNP-BC
Dean
Mennonite College of Nursing, Illinois State University
jl*****@il***.edu
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Illinois State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer encouraging applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, females, and veterans.
