Job Posting:
JR101822 Instructor/Assistant Professor of Nursing (Open)Department:
Nursing, Associate Professor | PMPosition Type:
RegularOpen Date:
05-05-2026Close Date:
$75,000Job Description:
Full-time, tenure-track nursing faculty position responsible for teaching undergraduate courses (online and in-person), advising students, developing curriculum, and engaging in scholarship, service, and professional development within a collaborative academic environment.Instructor/Assistant Professor of Nursing
Frostburg State University seeks qualified applicants for an Instructor/Assistant Professor in our Department of Nursing. Available to begin Fall 2026, this is a full-time, 10-month tenure-track faculty position with teaching, service, and professional development responsibilities. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications; University System of Maryland benefits package included.
The Department of Nursing at FSU provides a variety of undergraduate and graduate nursing programs and pathways including a new online LPN to BSN, a new on-campus BSN program, an online RN to BSN, and four graduate nursing concentrations. This faculty position is to teach primarily within the undergraduate on-campus and online programs.
The Department of Nursing is a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on the strengths of each team member. We are looking for individuals that enjoy working in a collaborative team environment and are experienced in developing innovative and creative teaching strategies focused on student success. In the Department, we believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our students’ educational experience. We seek colleagues who embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to promoting diversity and have respect for our diverse student population.
Responsibilities: Teach online and face-to-face in both didactic and clinical courses at the undergraduate level. Advise undergraduate students. Design curriculum and design and coordinate curriculum in area of specialty/expertise. Devote efforts to scholarly activities and professional development. Provide service activities to the department, college, university, community, and/or profession. Other academic duties as assigned. Maintaining active practice is encouraged but not required.
Minimum Qualifications: Earned graduate degree in nursing or graduate degree in another field with a nursing teaching certificate from a regionally accredited university. Unrestricted license or eligible for RN licensure in Maryland. We are seeking applicants with recent clinical nursing practice and/or considerable professional development related to clinical nursing practice.
The successful candidate will display evidence of leadership skills and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Candidates without a doctoral degree in Nursing will come in at the rank of Instructor with the requirement of completing a doctoral degree in nursing or closely related field prior to the tenure review year.
Preferred Qualifications: Earned or in progress doctoral degree in nursing or related field. Earned doctorate is required to come in at the rank of Assistant Professor.
About the University: A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts, and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly.
About the Area: FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, a region rich in history, quaint shopping areas and eclectic cafes and food choices. The Western Maryland region is considered a four-season outdoor hub of recreational experiences offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snowboarding, skiing, golfing, climbing, etc. Frostburg offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, and Baltimore. If you are looking for insightful colleagues, energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure seeking opportunities, FSU is for you!
To Apply: Please visit https://marylandconnect.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FSU_Careers
Along with your application, please provide the following: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) a cover letter specifically addressing the requirements in this advertisement; 3) a brief statement on your teaching philosophy and a brief statement outlining your commitment to inclusion and diversity; 4) contact information for three professional references; and 5) unofficial transcripts of your graduate work. Please note: the contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion statement should describe your past experience, activities, and future plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion, in alignment with FSU’s mission to reflect the diversity of our campus and to meet the educational needs and interests of our diverse population. Some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities. If that is the case, we recommend focusing on future plans in your statement.
For assurance of full consideration, please submit materials by June 2, 2026.
This position is open until filled.
Additional Job Information:
Assistant Professor
FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.
Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance.