Faculty, Nursing, Adult-Gerontology - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-29
Mercer University
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Atlanta
Georgia
30341
United States


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Job Title:

Faculty, Nursing, Adult-Gerontology


Department:

Instruction, College of Nursing


College/Division:

College Of Nursing


Primary Job Posting Location:

Atlanta, GA 30341

Additional Job Posting Locations:

(Other locations that this position could be based)

Job Details:

Mercer University’s Georgia Baptist College of Nursing is seeking applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Applicants should hold nurse practitioner certification and have significant experience caring for the adult-gerontology population in the primary care setting.


Responsibilities:

Primary academic responsibilities will be in the Master of Science (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree programs. The faculty member may have additional responsibilities in other degree programs. In addition to teaching, faculty have responsibilities associated with research, scholarship, and service. This position requires on-campus presence and is not a virtual appointment. This is a full-time (9 or 12-month) faculty position. Tenure-track status is possible for candidates with an established program of research. Rank and salary are commensurate with professional qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

  • Doctoral degree in nursing or related field from an accredited university/college

  • Unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Georgia

  • Authorization to practice as a nurse practitioner in Georgia

  • Nurse practitioner certification with significant experience caring for the adult-gerontology population in the primary care setting

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Philosophy commensurate with Mercer University's mission and values

Preferred Qualifications:

  • AGPCNP or ANP certification

  • Prior full-time faculty experience

  • Experience teaching at the graduate level

  • Experience mentoring DNP students in scholarly projects

  • Evidence of scholarly productivity in area of expertise


Background Check:

Selection of final candidate is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check

Pay Rate:

Commensurate with experience

Required Document Attachments:

  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum vitae

  • Statement of teaching philosophy

  • References with contact information


Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and? so much more!

At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.

For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective/

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40


Job Family:

Faculty Nursing


EEO Statement:

EEO/Veteran/Disability





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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