Full-Time Faculty, Graduate Nursing Programs (Assistant/Assoc.)
Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences at Mary Baldwin University invites applications for the hybrid Full-Time Faculty, Graduate Nursing Programs position beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.
This is a 12-month, full-time hybrid faculty position to support graduate nursing education across the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs for the School of Nursing in the Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences. This faculty member will be responsible for teaching didactic and/or clinical courses across a range of graduate-level nursing tracks, contributing to curriculum development and evaluation, mentoring students, and participating in scholarly, service, and professional activities. Responsibilities also include supporting the continuous quality improvement efforts of the programs and contributing to the ongoing compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
Consistent with the mission and values of the institution, this position requires a commitment to a culture that promotes of equity and inclusion. Therefore, applicants are expected to emphasize equity and inclusion in their interactions with students, staff, faculty, and community at large.
Required Qualifications
• Earned doctoral degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution (e.g., DNP, PhD, EdD).
• Demonstrated commitment to learner-centered education, evidence-based teaching practices, and innovative approaches to nursing education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and advise a diverse student population.
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience, with experience relevant to the courses taught (e.g., leadership, advanced practice, informatics, quality improvement, or health systems).
• Prior didactic teaching experience in a graduate nursing program is preferred; • Familiarity with online and hybrid instructional delivery methods, including the use of learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), video conferencing, and other educational technologies.
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment of student learning, and program evaluation is desirable.
State Licensure:
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Clinical Experience:
• Minimum of three years of clinical practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner in a primary care or related setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching Experience/Preparation:
• Prior experience teaching at the graduate level is preferred. Experience with online and hybrid education delivery, including the use of learning management systems and virtual instructional tools, is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with instructional design, student assessment, and use of technology in nursing education is highly desirable.
• Formal education or training in teaching, instructional technology, curriculum development, or clinical precepting (such as through a nurse educator certificate or completion of faculty development workshops) is a plus.
About Mary Baldwin University
Founded in 1842, Mary Baldwin University has a proud legacy of innovating to best serve our students as the world changes.
MBU is a small, coeducational university offering a range of degrees from bachelor to doctoral. We serve a diverse student population on our historic Staunton campus in the heart of downtown Staunton, Virginia, Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences in nearby Fishersville, and online.
MBU offers unique opportunities for our students to become leaders in the classroom, community, workplace, and in their own lives.
About Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences
Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences (MDCHS) was opened in 2014, with the intention of addressing health care workforce needs and the complex health issues of the region. The college accomplishes this through clinically focused professional programs in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistants programs that concentrate on addressing regional health care needs. We believe that community health issues are best solved by professionals who value interprofessional collaboration and thrive in a culture that embraces inclusivity and equitable access to health care. Our vision is to be recognized as the primary regional partner to develop community-oriented interventions for the education of and provision of services to the public, thereby improving health and life outcomes.
Application Process
Mary Baldwin University is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff, and faculty. The university does not discriminate on the basis sex, gender, nor does the university discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, age, disability, religion, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
All correspondence relating to the position of Full-Time Faculty for Graduate Nursing Programs should be directed, in confidence, to the:
Director of Human Resources
540-887-7367
Student Activities Center 312
Mary Baldwin University, Staunton, Virginia 24401.
CC: Tara Miller, Director of Operations for Murphy Deming
twmiller@marybaldwin.edu
Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences
100 Baldwin Blvd., Fishersville VA 22939
A completed application should include the following:
1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position including a statement that reflects your commitment towards supporting a culture of Equity and Inclusion Excellence.
2. Updated CV;
3. Three (3) professional references with contact information, title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)
Applications received by October 1, 2025, will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.