College of Nursing Cohort - Assistant Professor

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 27013

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Tracy Hellem

[email protected]

(406) 243-2110

Classification Title

Working Title College of Nursing Cohort - Assistant Professor

Brief Position Overview

The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing is searching to make a cohort hire of assistant professor tenure-track faculty with primary responsibilities teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in nursing, developing and/or sustaining a funded program of research, and participating in professional/service activities.

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank Assistant Professor

Position Number 4A4168/4A5236

Department Nursing Departments

Division College of Nursing

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester

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Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type MUS

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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Make history and join our college in transforming nursing education and healthcare in Montana! Through the generous philanthropic investment of $101 million from Mark and Robyn Jones (https://www.montana.edu/news/21406) , the founders of Goosehead Insurance, we have constructed five new nursing education buildings (one on each of the nursing campuses), expanded our endowed professorships and student scholarships, and started Montana’s first Nurse Midwifery program.

The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing ( MRJCON ) offers a baccalaureate in nursing, accelerated baccalaureate in nursing, Master of Nursing focused on clinical leadership, and Doctor of Nursing Practice with focus as a family nurse practitioner, psych-mental health nurse practitioner, or nurse-midwife. The College has five campus locations across the state, located in Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Kalispell, and Missoula.

The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing is seeking to hire 3-7 assistant professors as a cohort to start January 1, 2027. Faculty representing a variety of backgrounds to assume tenure track positions in various specialty areas are sought. Faculty members have opportunities to teach in both the graduate and undergraduate programs. Tenure track faculty members are expected to establish a focused program of research relevant to Montana and to successfully seek extramural funding. All members of the faculty are expected to engage in college and university service and to provide nursing leadership in Montana and beyond through active participation in professional nursing organizations. We hope to attract applicants who are committed to helping students from different backgrounds succeed.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing is seeking nursing faculty to assume tenure track positions in a variety of specialty areas. Faculty members have opportunities to teach in both the graduate and undergraduate programs. Tenure track faculty members are expected to establish a focused program of research relevant to Montana and to successfully seek extramural funding. All members of the faculty are expected to engage in professional/college/university service and to provide nursing leadership in Montana and beyond through active participation in professional nursing organizations. We hope to attract applicants who are committed to helping students from many backgrounds succeed.

For more information please see the College of Nursing Policy E-1 https://www.montana.edu/provost/faculty/MRJCONRS7.1.26.pdf

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Doctorate in nursing or related field ( ABD nearing completion may be considered).

• Record of or demonstrable potential for excellence in teaching.

• Record of excellence or demonstrable potential for excellence in research/scholarship in an area of direct applicability to the college of nursing.

• Evidence of strong written communication skills.

• Evidence of service to the nursing profession/nursing education/rural nursing

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Graduate degree in nursing or related field.

• Eligibility for RN licensure in Montana.

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Experience with simulation pedagogy and distance delivery of education.

• Demonstrated potential or ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.

• Potential to foster and support student and faculty of many backgrounds.

The Successful Candidate Will

The successful applicant will be committed to excellence in teaching nursing courses as well as in developing a program of funded research that is directly relevant to nursing profession and in disseminating that work through peer-reviewed publications. Additionally, this individual will demonstrate the commitment to being a collaborative team member in the College, to supporting the mission of the College, and to working in a collegial manner with health care professionals external to the university. Applicants will be required to actively participate in activities related to cohort-hire success including research training, regular group and individual mentoring meetings, and writing retreats.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This position is not eligible for NEW sponsorship.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The Program

The Department

The College

Welcome to the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing. We are very proud of both the academic programs and vibrant educational community that we have developed. Specifically, we value our student-friendly environment, outstanding faculty and the resulting success of our students. We provide our undergraduate curriculum in-person in five locations across the state and deliver our graduate program using distance delivery strategies to better serve the needs of our students and the Montana health care system and communities.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 3-7

Desired Start Date January 1, 2027

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on October 15, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

This position is not eligible for NEW sponsorship.

To apply, submit the following:

• A cover letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications in the order listed above.

• A complete curriculum vitae including relevant work and teaching experience.

• References: Please indicate to which of the following they will be able to speak: teaching, research, service or practice.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

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