2026-27 Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing

Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing

Overview: Illinois Wesleyan University School of Nursing and Health Sciences invites applications for a 9-month tenure-line position as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing. Primary responsibilities are teaching theoretical nursing content in classroom and clinical settings. Scholarship through research and publications and service to the university and community are expectations of this position.

About the Tenure Track: At Illinois Wesleyan, Tenure Track faculty engage students through six teaching assignments each year, pursue productive scholarly or artistic work, serve as academic advisors, and engage in departmental and campus-wide service. After receiving feedback on formative reviews in the second, third, and fourth years of employment, a case for tenure and promotion is submitted in the fall of the sixth year.

Tenure track faculty are eligible for sabbatical following six complete academic years of full-time service and every seven years thereafter. Additional professional development opportunities include the possibility of start-up funds, the potential for junior faculty leave, and support for the development of external grants . The Thorpe Center for Curricular and Faculty Development supports faculty in their teaching and scholarly or artistic work including peer-to-peer mentoring, workshops, internal grants, and assistance with instructional design and technology.

About IWU: Founded in 1850, Illinois Wesleyan University is a nationally ranked, small, private undergraduate liberal arts university with highly selective admission criteria and a tradition of teaching excellence emphasizing the integration of the liberal arts and professional education. We are located in Bloomington, IL, a metro area of 190,000 people, which is about a two or three hour drive from Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. We have excellent relationships with our clinical partners in the Bloomington-Normal and surrounding areas. We have a state-of-the-art simulation and assessment lab facility supported by multiple full-time faculty dedicated to simulation and gamification. In addition to customary benefits, the University offers support for pre-tenure leave, sabbaticals, conference attendance, internal grants for pedagogical support and research, and multiple tuition programs for dependents. See for further information. We are strongly committed to fostering an environment that values varied perspectives and backgrounds.

Responsibilities of Tenure-Track Faculty:

• 6-course teaching load per year
• Academic advising in the discipline
• Scholarly (or artistic) achievement
• Departmental and University service

Qualifications: Candidates with expertise in medical surgical nursing and with pathophysiology pharmacology experience will be highly considered. A master’s degree in nursing is required with a PhD (preferred) or related doctorate. Candidates in progress towards these degrees will be considered. Candidates must hold a current Illinois Registered Nurse license or be eligible for Illinois RN licensure.

Application Information: Please submit the following:

1. Please address in the letter of application
2. any potential contributions to university initiatives regarding a broad range of life experiences and viewpoints
3. provide a clear statement of how their career thus far has been involved in any aspects of research, teaching, and/or service
4. how their philosophy and practice align with the Illinois Wesleyan University mission
5. vitae or resume
6. the names and contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately with a start date in August 2026.

Applications and questions can be directed to:

Dean and Professor, School of Nursing

Illinois Wesleyan University

P.O. Box 2900, Bloomington, IL 61702-2900

(309) 556-3051 FAX (309) 556-3043 [email protected]

Compensation and Benefits:

• Nine-month appointment
• Salary Range: $75,000 to $80,000 and based on experience
• The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• An overview of IWU benefits can be found here .
• Illinois Wesleyan University may offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed here . Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through a variety of viewpoints; details at .