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Nursing Faculty - 9/10 Month (Tenure Track)

At Cleveland State our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire faculty with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

CLEVELAND STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

is accepting applications for the following position:

Nursing Faculty - 9/10 Month (Tenure Track)-  position

Faculty provide quality instruction for student learning and maintain a positive learning environment in the class. The major emphasis for faculty is on teaching and evaluating students in the course. Classes are taught in a variety of formats and at several different locations, possibly online. Faculty also communicate with students between classes and are responsible for several administrative duties such as reporting on academic activity and submitting final grades.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Fulfill all instructional requirements as mandated by Cleveland State Community College and the Tennessee Board of Regents.
• Utilize appropriate instructional materials and methods. 
• Maintain currency in the instructional field and teaching methodology. 
• Devote a minimum of 37.5 hours per week to the institution, maintain appropriate office hours, and secure approval for any commitments which might affect employment. 
• Be accessible to students for advisement, academic help, and assistance depending on instructional format. 
• As needed, teach during all operational hours of the college at any of the college’s locations, as well as high schools as needed.
• Participate in institutional and academic unit meetings. 
• Maintain and safeguard all necessary records and report grades periodically as prescribed by the Registrar. 
• Comply with Cleveland State Community College and Tennessee Board of Regents Guidelines and Policies. 
• Participate in periodic evaluations. 
• Support and participate in the recruitment and retention efforts of the college. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Possess adequate teaching skills and perform normal duties expected of a teacher at the college level
• Where applicable, maintain adequate stock levels of supplies for laboratory use.
• Oversee laboratory and classroom safety.
• Exhibit knowledge of comprehensive community college concept.
• Exhibit knowledge of effective interpersonal skills.

Education, Experience and Certifications Required:

• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Recent professional nursing clinical experience.
• Active, unencumbered Tennessee or multistate compact RN or APRN license
• Current AHA BLS CPR certification

Requirements for all Faculty Positions:

• Meet the standards presently required or those which may be required in the future by the Tennessee State Board of Regents and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
• May be required to achieve additional skill, knowledge, or credentialing levels.
• The educational requirements listed for this position are for the grade of instructor.  However, the appointee may hold a higher rank provided he or she possesses the minimum education and experience now required or established in the future by the Tennessee State Board of Regents.

The educational requirements listed for this position are for the grade of instructor.  However, the appointee may hold a higher rank provided he or she possesses the minimum education and experience now required or established in the future by the Tennessee State Board of Regents.

Salary Range: $40,000 - $47,720 (Instructor rank, dependent on education and experience)

Employee Benefits:

* Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/HSA
* Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in health)
* Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement
* Employee Assistance Program
* Longevity Pay
* Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401k with $50 match, 403b, and 457
* 14 Paid Holidays/Year
* Sick and Annual Leave (Annual leave not applicable to faculty positions)
* Sick Leave Bank
* State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

If you are interested, click on the link to apply.

Applications can be assured full consideration if submitted by January 4, 2026.

Human Resources Office
Cleveland State Community College
Telephone:  423-478-6203;
Fax:  423-478-6257
email: mdarnell01@clevelandstatecc.edu
Website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu

The following link will direct you to a reporting section of the college’s website:  How Do I Report

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.