Assistant Professor - MSN Nursing

The Butler University Master of Science in Nursing
Entry-to-Practice (MSN-ETP) program within the College of Health
Professions (CHP) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month,
assistant/associate professor position. This position is a
non-tenure-track faculty appointment. Academic rank will be
commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications at
the time of hiring.

The highly qualified candidate will have experience teaching
nursing in classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulation
environments. Experience teaching in graduate entry-to-practice or
other prelicensure nursing education is preferred. Responsibilities
include assigned teaching, participation in curriculum development
and program evaluation, and mentoring graduate prelicensure nursing
students. The candidate will engage in teaching, scholarship, and
service activities consistent with the expectations of College of
Health Professions faculty.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing or a closely related field

required; candidates whose doctorate is outside nursing must hold a
graduate degree in nursing

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical nursing

practice

• Minimum of 3 years academic teaching experience
• Current unencumbered RN license in Indiana or eligibility for

licensure in Indiana

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team

environment

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment of equity,

diversity, and inclusivity

About the College of Health Professions: The College of
Health Professions offers programs leading to Bachelor of Science
in Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare and Business,
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of
Medical Sciences, and Master of Science in Physician Assistant
Studies. The Master of Science in Nursing Entry-to-Practice program
supports the College’s continued expansion of nursing and graduate
healthcare education and prepares students with a non-nursing
bachelor’s degree to enter professional nursing practice. This
program will welcome its inaugural cohort in Fall 2027.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is January
2027.

To apply, candidates must submit through the online
portal:

• Cover letter summarizing your interest in this position, and a

description of how you meet the qualifications

• Detailed curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy
• Names, addresses, and contact information of three professional

references

Questions may be directed to the Chair of the search committee, Dr.
LeeAnn Shondell, lshondell@butler.edu .

About Us

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive
university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business,
Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy
& Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500
undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled
at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A
career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s an
opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive
community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful
impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and
staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning
experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a
thriving Butler for generations to come.

Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome
applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race,
religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national
origin, or any other legally protected category.