Northwestern College invites applications for a full-time faculty position (open rank) in nursing to begin in January or August of 2025. The successful candidate can expect to teach courses (including some lab and clinical) in the areas of fundamentals, health assessment, med/surg, gerontology, public health, leadership and other areas as needed. The department is especially interested in candidates who can work collegially and effectively with others in addition to carrying out scholarly activity, student advising, and faculty governance responsibilities. The normal teaching load for this position is 24 credit hours per academic year.

Required Qualifications: Candidates should hold an advanced degree in nursing. Candidates with a master’s degree should be willing to pursue a doctoral degree. The successful candidate will exhibit the characteristics of an effective teacher and a strong ability to engage with colleagues and our undergraduate students. Candidates should have at least two years of clinical experience and a current licensure in Iowa for registered nursing (or eligible for licensure).

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team and will bring enthusiasm, experience and energy to the development of Christ-centered nursing professionals and engage students in their research and scholarly agenda. Hiring preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience.

Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.

Northwestern is committed to more fully reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the body of Christ in its faculty, staff, administration and students. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are enthusiastically encouraged to apply.  

Apply online and send a letter of interest in which you (1) describe your teaching experience and (2) scholarly trajectory; and (3) discuss how the following statements would inform and shape your teaching and scholarship: our Statement of Christian Identity, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. Include a current curriculum vitae/resume and send to vpaa@nwciowa.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About Northwestern College

Northwestern is a Christian college in the Reformed tradition, founded in 1882 and affiliated with the Reformed Church in America. Certified as a Best Christian Workplace, we are committed to providing a standout Christian liberal arts education in the context of community among learners on campus and online. We offer bachelor's degrees in traditional and professional programs, as well as graduate degrees and certificate programs. Our mission is to be a Christian academic community engaging students in courageous and faithful learning and living that empowers them to follow Christ and pursue God’s redeeming work in the world.

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