into a comprehensive public university of approximately 9,000 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. We seek to instill in all students the value of discovery with the liberal arts and sciences serving as a foundation for professional development and life-long learning. The University is in New Haven, Connecticut, a city rich and vibrant with arts and culture, and home to many universities and with easy access to New York City and Boston.
Southern Connecticut State University invites applications for a tenure track position in the School of Nursing to begin August 2026. The vision of the School of Nursing at Southern Connecticut State University is to be a center of excellence and innovation in nursing education. Our mission is to prepare nursing graduates to practice, educate, and lead within an evolving, complex world. This is accomplished by: (a) discovering and applying the science of nursing and related disciplines in the pursuit of excellence and innovation, through scholarship and lifelong learning; (b) preparing graduates to incorporate professional standards to provide safe, evidence- based and compassionate care of the highest quality to diverse populations; and (c) providing the foundation for students to develop professionally in order to optimize their contributions within the context of inter-professional practice.
Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:
Ability to teach across the curriculum with specialization preference in adult/primary care nursing. Faculty are assigned a 12-credit hour load each semester. Credit may be earned through teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, direct and indirect clinical supervision, laboratory instruction, and through thesis/special project/dissertation advisement. In addition to classroom and clinical teaching responsibilities, faculty are expected to engage in scholarship/creative activity, service, and student advisement.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing: if MSN prepared substantial progress towards the doctorate with anticipated completion within 1 year; and State of Connecticut RN license (or eligible). Evidence of ability to teach university level nursing effectively. Ability to engage in meaningful scholarship/creative activity appropriate for nursing.
Preferred Qualifications:
The successful candidate will demonstrate effectiveness in working with diverse populations. Preference given to candidates with teaching experience at the baccalaureate or graduate level; recent clinical practice as an RN or APRN; certification; doctoral degree in nursing (Ph.D., Ed.D., or DNP), and evidence of scholarship and leadership.
Application Process:
Please submit electronically a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, official graduate transcripts, and at least three references with email and phone contact information to:
Dr. Kimberly Lacey, Search Committee Chair
Professor, School of Nursing
nursearch1@southernct.edu
In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by March 28, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
*SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.*
