• The incumbent teaches undergraduate nursing courses in the School of Nursing.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


• In-depth knowledge of Nursing Education.


• Demonstrated integrity.


• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal.


• Excellent time management and organizational skills..


• Strong conflict resolution skills.


• Skilled in mentoring students.


• Skilled in cross-cultural communication and multi-cultural competence.


• Demonstrated ability in teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate level.


• Ability to lead, direct and advise students.


• Ability to Integrate academic standards, performance character and principles of
  ethics an integrity in all aspects of job performance.

• Conducts a requisite number of classes; Teaches assigned subjects.


• Contributes to the developing and monitoring of departmental long-range and annual plans.


• Implements appropriate instructional methodologies to foster and promote the teacher-learning process.


• Facilities the development of course objectives, outlines, and students’ performance expectations.


• Maintains prescribed clinical and classroom teaching assignments and office hours.


• Grades assignments, provides feedback and post grades according to university guidelines.


• Assesses the instructional needs of students in the program and helps coordinate the development of a plan to address these needs.


• Cooperates with other faculty in carrying out activities designed to enhance the quality of the instruction, research and public service programs of the department/university.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• One (1) year clinical experience as a registered nurse.


• Research training.


• Publication record.


• Experience in the grant funding process commensurate with desired rank and tenure status.


• Experience in undergraduate education preferred.


• Skill in on-line education a plus.

• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Mississippi.


• National certification in an area of clinical specialty or nursing education preferred.

Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices.

EEO Statement:
Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices. The following offices are designated to handle inquires and/or complaints regarding non-discriminatory policies and procedures of Alcorn State University:
Complaints, inquiries, or specific requests in regard to Title IX and Section 504 directives should be made to: Title IX Office, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 519A, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6700.
Complaints, inquiries, or requests in regard to non-discrimination in employment practices should be made to: Human Resources Department, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 107, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6188
Questions, complaints, or requests in regard to ADA/ADAAA compliance in employment practices should also be made to the department of human resources.