Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing
Posted on Oct 15, 2026
The College of Nursing at Belmont University is seeking applications for 10-month tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor beginning August 1st, 2027. Faculty hired for these positions will be expected to engage in classroom, clinical, lab, and/or simulation. While the primary need is in undergraduate nursing programs, there may be opportunities/requirements to teach in the graduate program for qualified candidates with specific experience and expertise. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in behavioral health, public health nursing, nursing informatics, and/or a demonstrated record of leadership and innovation in nursing science. A doctorate degree (DNP, PhD.) in nursing and academic experience is strongly preferred. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, interprofessional engagement, and college and university service. Additional responsibilities include: Advise and mentor students in research and other class-related projects. Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and the college in which you teach. Participate in departmental and university committee work. Engage in scholarly activity and professional development. Advise students in course selection and degree completion. Participate in a local church and the community. Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies. Maintain regular on-campus office hours. The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents. Additional Information As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program. For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and Response to Belmont’s Aspirational Aim must be attached to complete the online application. During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume and prepare a one-page essay, 300-400 words, describing how your core beliefs and practices inform your support of our Christ-Centered mission and influence your teaching, research, and service philosophy. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until February 1st, 2027. The selected candidate for this position must complete a background check satisfactory to the University. Located near the heart of thriving Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The University is nationally recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to undergraduate teaching. As a Christ-centered, student-focused community, Belmont’s mission is to develop diverse leaders of character, wisdom and a transformational mindset. With more than 130 areas of undergraduate study, 29 master’s programs and eight doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims to be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaders who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people.