Job description
Buckhannon, WV
West Virginia Wesleyan College invites interested and qualified candidates to apply for an open-rank, faculty position in the School of Nursing for the 2025-2026 academic year. Requirements include an MSN degree (Doctorate preferred) and a valid (or qualify for a valid) West Virginia nursing license. Previous teaching experience is preferred. A candidate with undergraduate teaching experience is desired. Appointment to tenure track is possible if the qualifications of the successful applicant and the needs of the institution align.
The School of Nursing at Wesleyan boasts BSN, MSN, post-graduate FNP certificate, 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 liberal arts 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, 21 NCAA Division II sports, comprehensive student life, community engagement, and outdoor recreational programs.
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.
How to apply
Application materials should be sent to Dr. Lynn M. Linder, Provost and Executive Vice President, 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 School of Nursing, Dr. Kim White 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.
