School of Nursing Faculty

Shenandoah University’s Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor position. The Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing aims to empower lifelong learners who provide evidence-based, compassionate care to promote wellness for all. This is a full-time, benefited position on our main Winchester, Virginia, campus.

The Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Shenandoah University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The School of Nursing offers baccalaureate (4 year traditional, transfer, and accelerated second-degree options), Master’s (Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), and Nurse- Midwifery (NM), Post Graduate Certificates (FNP, PMHNP, NM), and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. The School of Nursing has two physical locations: Winchester Main Campus and Loudoun, and Graduate programs are offered online with onsite campus immersions.

This 12-month full-time appointment involves teaching, service, and scholarship responsibilities in the School of Nursing, teaching nursing courses, campus learning labs, and clinical rotations. The successful applicant also will be positioned to contribute to the University’s and School of Nursing’s commitment to an inclusive learning environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Unencumbered RN license in Virginia, compact state, or eligibility required. 
• A master’s degree in nursing 
• Clinical experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral preparation 
• Certification as an Adult or Family Nurse-Practitioner

How to Apply: 

The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.

**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire. 

Shenandoah University values the unique and diverse perspectives of individuals and communities locally and globally and seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.