October 8, 2002
TTU will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees will be required to complete an employer's verification form, I-9, no later than three (3) days from date of hire.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ASSOCIATE
PROFESSOR, OR PROFESSOR (2 positions) – School of Nursing
Account #2-10701, Position #141130, 141040
Two full-time, nine-month, tenure-track positions
available in the specialty of medical-surgical nursing (other specialty areas
may be considered) to begin August 1, 2003.
Tennessee Technological University is located on the
picturesque Cumberland Plateau, in Cookeville, a city of 35,000 located midway
between Nashville and Knoxville.
The University enrolls approximately 8,900 students in the Colleges of
Agriculture and Human Ecology, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration,
Education, Engineering, and the School of Nursing, awarding bachelors degrees in
more than 50 fields of study, masters degrees in 22 fields of study, a Specialty
in Education Degree, and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees in Engineering,
Environmental Science and Exceptional Learning.
Founded in 1980, the School of Nursing baccalaureate degree program is
accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Committee, the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and maintains full approval by the
Tennessee Board of Nursing. Approximately two hundred students are enrolled in
pre-nursing. Upper Division Nursing consists of generic BSN students and RN/BSN
completion students averaging 40 graduates per year. Clinical experiences are in
the local community hospitals, health departments, schools, community mental
health centers, and other community agencies. Opportunities exist for both rural
and urban experiences. Occasionally students and faculty travel to a
metropolitan area, 80-100 miles for clinical experiences.
QUALIFICATIONS: Position 1: A doctorate in nursing or related
area is required; consideration will
be given to doctoral candidates. A master’s degree in nursing and current
clinical experience is required in
medical-surgical nursing. Position 2: A master’s degree in nursing and
current clinical experience is required in medical-surgical nursing.
A doctorate in nursing or related area is preferred.
For both positions, prior teaching in a BSN program is desirable. Current
or eligibility for Tennessee Registered Nurse licensure is
required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsibilities include classroom and clinical teaching with a commitment to
clinical excellence. In addition, academic advisement, scholarly activities and
university and community service are a part of the faculty role. There is strong
University support for the utilization of technology to include web-based
courses and distance learning. Also,
opportunities to establish and maintain community-based practice in
inter-disciplinary settings.
RANK AND SALARY: Appointment will be at the academic rank commensurate
with preparation and experience. Salary
and benefits are competitive and based on experience and qualifications.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered, applicants should send a letter of
interest, curriculum vitae, TTU application,
copies of all college transcripts (Official copies of transcripts will be
required upon hire.), and a list of three professional references with addresses
and telephone numbers to: Tennessee
Technological University School of Nursing, Chair, Faculty Search Committee,
TTU Box 5001, Cookeville, TN
38505-0001. Inquires are welcomed
by telephone (931-372-3213), by fax (931-372-6244), or by e-mail (nursing@tntech.edu).
Visit the TTU Home Page for additional information: http://www.tntech.edu/jobs
or http://www.tntech.edu/nursing.
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: Screening will begin March 3, 2003; open until filled.
Unless otherwise indicated, all positions listed are full-time, twelve-month positions.
If you are interested in employment opportunities at Tennessee Technological University, contact the Office of Personnel and Payroll, Room 146, Derryberry Hall, Box 5132, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN 38505-0001; Phone (931) 372-3034.
WE ARE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
WE COMPLY WITH TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATIONAL AMENDMENTS OF 1972.
WE COMPLY WITH THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND THE VIETNAM
ERA VETERANS' READJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1974.
WE COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990.