Job Title:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF NURSING
Company: Jefferson Community College
Location: Watertown, NY
Created: 2026-03-04
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
DO _*NOT *_APPLY ON INDEED - TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST APPLY DIRECTLY ON JCC'S WEBSITE: * /careers*Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.*/*/*CALLING ALL NURSES/*/***READY FOR A CHANGE?*Are you a *New York State-licensed nurse* looking to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals? Do you have a passion for teaching, mentoring, and shaping the future of nursing? Our college is seeking experienced nurses to bring their real-world expertise into the classroom and help train the healthcare leaders of tomorrow!Jefferson Community College, Watertown, New York, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is conducting a search for a full-time, tenure-track *Assistant Professor of Nursing. *Reporting to the Director of Nursing, responsibilities include teaching classroom lectures, skills laboratories, lab simulation, and clinical instruction, in addition to student advising and college committee work. Successful candidates will teach 18 contact hours per semester; 166 duty days per year. The faculty are expected to advance the College's focus on student success and completion and will work closely with the College's leadership to advance the mission of the current Strategic Plan.*Required*: New York State RN license, bachelor's degree in nursing and enrolled in a master's degree program with significant experience in an occupational specialty such as medical-surgical, emergency medicine, or psychosocial nursing.*Preferred:* A master's degree in nursing; strong communication skills; computer literacy; experience in team teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development; ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds; ability to integrate critical thinking strategies into the teaching/learning process; and the ability to interact with external entities such as clinical sites.$65,000/yr. for well-qualified individuals. Salary is determined based upon experience and education in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement as well as internal equity. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long term disability, generous leave policies, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, tax-deferred Compensation, NYS retirement, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers. May qualify for public service loan forgiveness.*H O W T O A P P L Y:**/*/*/*IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ:** Applications will *only* be accepted through the *College's official website, /careers*.* Uploading a résumé to Indeed does *not* complete your application.*To apply:*1. Visit the JCC career page * /careers*2. *On the JCC career page *click the "*Apply Now*" button3. After clicking the "Apply Now" button *on the JCC career page*, upload the following required documentation:* Cover letter (letter of application)* Résumé* Unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned* Copy of NYS RN LicenseIncomplete applications or those missing required documents may not be considered. xijylhu Additional Information* Review of applications on JCC's website will begin immediately* Finalists are responsible for interview-related expenses* Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation.* Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this timeJob Type: Full-timePay: From $65,000.00 per yearBenefits:* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceWork Location: In person