Assistant Professor, Nursing

Monmouth University is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor of Nursing in the Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies for AY2026-2027 with anticipated start date of Fall 2026. Applications received by April 15, 2026 will receive full consideration. This position remains open until filled.

The Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies has 38 full-time faculty, 14 staff, and close to 1,000 students. The School offers undergraduate nursing, health studies, health promotion, health, and physical education, master’s physician assistant, doctoral occupational therapy, master’s, doctoral, and post-master's nursing programs and continuing education programs.

The Baccalaureate degree program in nursing, Master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Monmouth University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 

Monmouth University earned its highest-ever ranking on the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges list, moving up two spots to No. 15 in the Regional Universities North category. Additionally, Monmouth is again featured on the lists for Top Performers on Social Mobility, Best Value Schools, and Best Colleges for Veterans.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

For additional information about the department, please visit: Department of Nursing website.

 

Additional Application Material Required:

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university’s career portal. In addition to the application, candidates must upload the following documents. Applications will not be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae 
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three (3) Professional References
• Statement/Philosophy of Teaching
• Statement/Philosophy of Scholarship
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents: 

• Up to Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
• Other: Any additional evidence the candidate wishes to include, such as teaching effectiveness and student mentoring

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Nursing. ABD candidates will be considered; degree completion is required by the date of hire.
• New Jersey professional registered nurse and/or nurse practitioner licensure or eligibility with a license required at time of employment.
• Minimum three (3) years of current direct care experience as a registered nurse or a minimum of one (1) year of current practice as a certified/licensed advanced practice nurse.
• Minimum three (3) years of undergraduate teaching experience in the classroom in nursing at a college or university.
• Demonstrated ongoing disciplinary currency and scholarly achievement. 
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the undergraduate level. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the graduate level.
• Experience with online teaching in an asynchronous format.
• Experience with Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Expected to teach 9 credits per semester (12 credits with a 3-credit course reduction for scholarship)
• Maintain currency in practice through current direct care experience as a registered nurse or as a certified/licensed advanced practice nurse.
• Maintain disciplinary currency commensurate with assigned teaching responsibilities as defined in the Department, School, and University scholarship statements; contribute to the Department’s scholarship agenda.
• Contribute to on-going accreditation efforts at the Department and School levels.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Provide service to the Department, School, and University committees.

 

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:
Colleen Manzetti, DNP, RN, CNE at cmanzett@monmouth.edu or 732-923-4550.

Note to Applicants:

Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until filled” may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position. 

Working at Monmouth University perks – MU offers:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (8% employer contribution)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
• Tuition Remission for employee upon hire
• Tuition Remission for spouse or civil-union partner and IRS dependent
  after one-year of full-time continuous employment
• Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employer sponsored Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA, Telehealth and more

To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at: Employee Benefits Information | Human Resources | Monmouth University

 

Department:

Nursing Department

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday

Total Weeks Per Year

44

Hours Per Week:

36.25

Expected Salary:
$85,000 per CBA

Union:

FAMCO

Job Posting Close Date: 

Open until filled