INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Assistant Professor of Nursing in Terre Haute, IN

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Assistant Professor of Nursing
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by May 31, 2026.
Position Details
Position Details

About the Institution
Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are located in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review as among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 64 countries around the world.

Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 260 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and a University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the “Fighting Sycamores,” fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Highly ranked among Indiana colleges for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small classes that create opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.

Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, you may contact us at isu-humanresources@indstate.edu
Comments to Applicants
Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by May 31, 2026.
Job Title Assistant Professor of Nursing
Department School of Nursing
Work Schedule
10-month (academic year) position
Notice of Vacancy Number F26-00024
Desired Start Date 08/01/2026
Open Date 04/24/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Category Faculty - Tenure Track
Job Type Faculty - Full Time
Pay Grade 120 - Assistant Professor
Salary Range Commensurate with experience
Benefits Associated with this Position
  • Life Insurance: The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
  • Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage: The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products. Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.
  • TIAA Retirement Contributions: Contributions begin based upon the first day of employment at a contribution rate of ten (10) percent of base appointment salary paid in full by ISU. The contributions are vested immediately. There are 40 investment options from which to choose.
  • TIAA Auto Enroll: New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.
  • Long Term Disability Coverage: Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment with the University. This policy guarantees approved disabled employees a 66 2/3 percent income protection (from all sources) after 180 days of continuous total disability. Immediate participation is available for current members of a comparable group disability insurance program within 90 days prior to ISU employment and that would have provided income protection upon disability for at least five years.
  • Fee Waiver Program: For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived. Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at ISU may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters. Consult your department for any limitations or restrictions.
  • Sick Leave: Accrues at a rate of 12 days per academic year with unlimited accumulation.
  • Pay Options: Faculty on academic year appointments have the option of receiving their salary paid in 10 payments (September 1 through June 1) or 12 payments (September 1 through August 1) each year.
Optional Benefits

  • Voluntary Life Insurance: Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
  • Voluntary Vision Plan: May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.

Job Summary/Basic Function
Areas of responsibility include (1) teaching undergraduate on-campus nursing students (both theory/didactic and clinical); (2) assisting with student recruitment; (3) scholarly activities (research, publishing and presenting results at professional meetings and in peer reviewed journals); (4) serving on school, college, and university committees, and providing service to the community; and (5) assisting in curriculum development, outreach, and student outcomes assessment; (6) mentor students.
Specific Responsibilities
This is a 10-month regular faculty appointment with candidates eligible for the rank of Assistant Professor. Faculty will teach on campus in-person undergraduate nursing courses. Faculty is expected to participate in scholarly activities and service to Indiana State University, the College, School of Nursing, and the profession. Will be expected to teach, mentor students, engage students in curricular and extracurricular activities to advance the institutional mission of experiential learning and community engagement, assist in student recruitment, student success, and other activities.
Required Relevant Education & Experience
PhD or DNP Degree in nursing or related field and Master’s required, one or both must be in nursing. ABD (if PhD) or equivalent (if DNP) will be considered. Minimum 3 years of RN experience. Unencumbered RN license.
Required Field(s) of Study
Preferred Relevant Education and Experience
Teaching experience.
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Other
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Current unencumbered RN license.
Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
MSN or post-Master’s certificate in Nursing Education
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to adapt to change, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Excellent customer service skills, Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, teambuilding and problem solving skills, Excellent leadership skills, Excellent public speaking skills, Experience in an educational environment preferred, Must be comfortable networking with groups or individuals, Professional demeanor, high energy, dynamic personality and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications, Proven verbal and written communication skills, Willing to interact with students, Work effectively with a diverse community
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be comfortable using technology and electronic education modalities.
Qualifications & Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

NCAA Guidelines

All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.

No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter/ Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. References
  4. Doctoral Transcript
  5. Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
  1. Master's Transcript
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( - ).

  1. - Do you possess an unencumbered state RN license
    • Yes
    • No
  2. - Do you possess a minimum of a Doctoral degree or reached the status of ABD and will be able to obtain a doctoral degree in the field listed in this posting by the next academic year

    (Open Ended Question)

Areas of responsibility include (1) teaching undergraduate on-campus nursing students (both theory/didactic and clinical); (2) assisting with student recruitment; (3) scholarly activities (research, publishing and presenting results at professional meetings and in peer reviewed journals); (4) serving on school, college, and university committees, and providing service to the community; and (5) assisting in curriculum development, outreach, and student outcomes assessment; (6) mentor students. Specific Responsibilities This is a 10-month regular faculty appointment with candidates eligible for the rank of Assistant Professor. Faculty will teach on campus in-person undergraduate nursing courses. Faculty is expected to participate in scholarly activities and service to Indiana State University, the College, School of Nursing, and the profession. Will be expected to teach, mentor students, engage students in curricular and extracurricular activities to advance the institutional mission of experiential learning and community engagement, assist in student recruitment, student success, and other activities. Required Relevant Education & Experience PhD or DNP Degree in nursing or related field and Master’s required, one or both must be in nursing. ABD (if PhD) or equivalent (if DNP) will be considered. Minimum 3 years of RN experience. Unencumbered RN license. Required Field(s) of Study Preferred Relevant Education and Experience Teaching experience. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Other Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Current unencumbered RN license. Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations MSN or post-Master’s certificate in Nursing Education Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to adapt to change, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Excellent customer service skills, Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, teambuilding and problem solving skills, Excellent leadership skills, Excellent public speaking skills, Experience in an educational environment preferred, Must be comfortable networking with groups or individuals, Professional demeanor, high energy, dynamic personality and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications, Proven verbal and written communication skills, Willing to interact with students, Work effectively with a diverse community Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be comfortable using technology and electronic education modalities. Qualifications & Disclaimer To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. NCAA Guidelines All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department. No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.
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