The Oakland University School of Nursing is seeking applications for exceptional nurse researchers and educators for two to three tenure track positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to meet the needs of growing programs to begin August 15, 2025. Candidates must hold a current Michigan Registered Nurse license or be eligible for Michigan RN licensure. The School of Nursing provides high quality and accessible education to baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral students. Assistant/Associate Professors are expected to engage in scholarly activities, teach undergraduate and graduate courses based on their qualifications, and demonstrate a commitment to OU, the SON, and professional service. Candidates must also demonstrate experience with or commitment to diversity and inclusion and developing a diverse faculty and student body. Expertise in acute care, maternal child/OB, pediatrics (prefer pediatric acute care NP certification), leadership, psych/mental health nursing (prefer PMH NP certification), simulation, forensic nursing, or adult-geriatric NP (primary care or acute care) desired, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

It is preferred that candidates have a completed doctorate (PhD, DNP, DNSc, etc.) from an accredited university. Applicants who are enrolled in a doctoral program and are all but completed with their dissertation or doctoral project may be considered if they can demonstrate evidence of degree completion prior to employment. Applicants must have evidence of an active or promising program of research, as evidenced by publications in scholarly journals, presentations at scientific/professional meetings, and grant applications/funding. A minimum of two years of previous/current teaching experience in a nursing program is preferred. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted RN License or be eligible to obtain a Michigan RN license if hired. Candidates must be able to demonstrate exceptional written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

To apply, upload a curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research statement, a statement on diversity and inclusion, contact information for at least three references, and unofficial transcripts.

The diversity statement describes interests or efforts in furthering diversity and inclusion, e.g., through mentoring, pedagogy, activism, faculty recruitment/retention, or research on issues related to diversity and social inequality.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Claudia Grobbel,  Associate Professor /Chair of Faculty Search, at cgrobbel@oakland.edu