Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing - Non-Tenure Track

Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing - Non-Tenure Track

Department: Nursing

Supervisor: Dean of Health, Behavioral and Natural Sciences

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time, Faculty (Non-Tenure Track)

Work Schedule: On-campus, 9-months, 1.0FTE

Salary Range: $50,000 - $72,000

Why Join Eastern Mennonite University?

Join a close-knit, caring community where your work has purpose. EMU is located in Harrisonburg, a thriving and eclectic college town in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, with the Blue Ridge Mountains just minutes away. Here, you’ll work alongside faculty and staff who are committed to supporting one another and preparing the next generation of leaders to make a positive difference in their communities and the world.

Job Summary:

Eastern Mennonite University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing. Guided by our "Sacred Covenant" model of holistic care, service, and social justice, EMU’s CCNE-accredited department offers a range of pathways, including a traditional BSN, an Accelerated Second Degree BSN, LPN-to-BSN, and online MSN, graduate certificate, and DNP options. Join a collaborative, values-driven academic community dedicated to small class sizes, meaningful mentorship, and educating transformative nurse leaders who practice with competence, empathy, and grace.

Qualifications: PhD or DNP in Nursing or related field preferred, MSN accepted. College-level teaching and/or post-doctoral experience preferred. ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of instructor. Advanced Nurse Practitioners may be considered at the rank of Assistant Professor of the Practice.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching load may include undergraduate courses and clinical supervision in the BSN and Accelerated Second Degree Program and graduate courses in the MSN and graduate certificate programs. Typical load is 3-4 courses per semester, potentially including some summer teaching (24SH per year). Potential courses include:
  • NURS 320 Adult Health Practicum I (BSN)
  • NURS 426 Nursing and Family in the Community (BSN)
  • NURS 516 Application of Legal and Ethical Principles in Healthcare (MSN)
• Teaching assignment will be based on expertise of the candidate
• Department and university service is expected in the form of advising and mentoring a diverse student body of nurses and nurse leaders in training.
• Department and university service is expected in the form of advising and mentoring a diverse student body of nurses and nurse leaders in training.

Position Details: Nine-month contract. 24 semester hours per year, including some summer teaching. Salary is determined by education and experience. A track record of active, inclusive, student-centered teaching is preferred. Applicants must have a strong commitment to serving and working within a community of diverse learners. Candidates seeking appointment at the rank of Associate Professor will have their qualifications evaluated in accordance with EMU’s established promotion standards.

Appointment Date: Positions begin mid-August 2027. EMU reserves the right to fill the position at any time or keep the position open.

Inquiries: Application review begins November 2026 and is ongoing. Application materials, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial acceptable) and contact information for three professional references should be submitted in the application. The cover letter should include information on how the candidate’s experience will contribute to the university’s mission, vision, values. Finalists will be asked to respond to questions relevant to EMU’s faith-based mission. The final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts upon hire. Follow the Apply Now instructions at the top of this page.

Requirements & Contingencies:

Appointment is contingent upon the submission of official transcripts and the successful completion of a background check following a conditional offer of employment. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Eastern Mennonite University is not offering visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

Salary Range: The salary range for the position is $50,000 - $72,000, per year, however, actual starting salary will commensurate with course loading, education and/or experience.

Key Benefits at a Glance:

• Retirement Investment: 403(b) plan featuring a generous employer match.
• Education Perks: Substantial tuition remission programs.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, and employer-supported health savings account (HSA).
• Income Protection: Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Voluntary Plans: Accident, critical illness, additional life insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Time to Recharge: 15 holidays.
• Supportive Environment: Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a collaborative campus culture.
• Relocation Assistance: Moving allowance available for eligible out-of-area hires to support your transition to Harrisonburg.
• Campus Lifestyle & Discounts: Complimentary admission to EMU home athletic and cultural arts events, plus employee discounts across university dining venues, bookstore, and the University Outpost.

About EMU: Eastern Mennonite University (emu.edu) is a private, faith-based, liberal arts university in Harrisonburg, Virginia, known for academic excellence and affordability with a focus on service, social justice, and global engagement. With more than 1,500 students studying at our main campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia; at our Lancaster, Pennsylvania, instructional site; and online, EMU offers rigorous academic study at the undergraduate and graduate level.

EMU is committed to an inclusive and equitable campus community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and can be their authentic self. Our goal is to remove the barriers that underrepresented and marginalized groups have frequently encountered in our society. We commit to address the structures that produce discrimination, racial injustice, gender inequities and other forms of oppression, and to fully include LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other members of historically minoritized communities.

EMU encourages students, faculty and staff to live their faith and values through service to others, peacemaking, cross-cultural engagement and sustainability. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMU is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who would deepen the diversity of the University.