Job description
West Virginia Wesleyan College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Nursing position starting in August 2026. The successful candidate will teach in the MSN and/or DNP Family Nurse Practitioner and Leadership program tracks. The position will also be responsible for networking and coordinating with clinical agencies for students in the graduate program to ensure practicum sites are available for student experiences.
Minimum requirements include an MSN degree (doctorate preferred), a valid (or qualify for a valid) West Virginia nursing license, active Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, minimum of 1 year of nurse practitioner clinical experience within the past 3 years, and an unencumbered driver’s license. Previous experience as a faculty member is preferred along with preference for experience with online teaching modalities. The successful candidate will have the ability to articulate the needs of the School of Nursing, support a collegial work environment, appreciate the significance of rural clinical experience and distance education, and have the desire to join with us in building a program that will be recognized as a model in its teaching, research, practice and service achievements.
The School of Nursing at Wesleyan boasts BSN, MSN, and DNP programs with a rapidly growing student enrollment. The state-of-the-art simulation lab employs cutting-edge technologies to prepare students to embrace a myriad of opportunities in nursing. Faculty in the school enjoy supportive, collegial relationships and the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary teaching, research and scholarship.
Founded in 1890, West Virginia Wesleyan is a private residential college located in the foothills of the Appalachians in Buckhannon, WV, named one of the “100 Best Small Towns in America.” The College is related to the United Methodist Church, with a curriculum committed to intellectual rigor, self-discovery, human dignity, mutual support, social justice, self-discipline, mental and physical wellness, the appreciation of diversity and the natural world, and the judicious use of resources. The College has over 40 undergraduate academic majors, six graduate programs, 22 NCAA Division II sports, comprehensive student life, community engagement, and outdoor recreational programs.
How to apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. To apply, e-mail a single PDF containing a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (can be unofficial), and contact information for three references.
Application materials should be sent to Dr. Lynn M. Linder, Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at [email protected]. Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check.
For questions about the position, please contact the Director of the Nursing Graduate Programs, Dr. Amy Coffman at [email protected]
West Virginia Wesleyan College, a private educational institution, is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all qualified persons, welcomes students of all backgrounds and takes pride in the diversity of its faculty and staff. It assures students of access to all the privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available at the College. West Virginia Wesleyan College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, ancestry, marital/family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability or blindness, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law , to include Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and the Age Discrimination Act, in the administration of its admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, educational programs, employment, athletic programs, co-curricular activities, or other College administered programs.
