Nursing (Distance Education), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty - Murfreesboro, Tennessee - Murfreesboro Tennessee

Job Title · Nursing (Distance Education), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty · Department · Nursing · University Expectation · MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value wor ...

Job description

Job Title

Nursing (Distance Education), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Department

Nursing

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The School of Nursing at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (# at the rank of lecturer. The successful candidate will educate nurses at the advanced practice level on the University's asynchronous learning platform. This is a one-year temporary appointment with a possible annual renewal for up to three years. The start date for the appointment is August 1, 2025.

When teaching online, the lecturer must be regularly and predictably available to online students in class and during office hours. The posted online office hours should be the same number of hours as required of full-time lecturers teaching on-campus courses. The selected candidate must be a resident of Tennessee by the appointment date and occasionally meet with the department chair or administrators. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the faculty member. Before beginning online courses, the lecturer must receive the appropriate training to teach online classes for MTSU.

Required Education

A terminal degree in nursing with specialty certification in Family Practice (FNP) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (PMHNP) is required by the appointment date.

Required Related Experience

Three (3) years of professional practice as an FNP/PMHNP is required by the appointment date.

Required License/Registration/Certification

A State of Tennessee Registered Nursing license and a Certification of Family Practice (FNP) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (PMHNP) are required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables

Applicants who have dual certification in Family Practice (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP) will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy.

Special Instruction to Applicants 

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at If you have position-specific questions, please contact Shelley Moore at

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call
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Application Review Date: 02/12/2025