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Position Information
Position Information
Posting Number
F-1037
Position Title
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Lecturer
College/Unit
The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions
Home Department
School of Rehabilitation and Medical Sciences
Employee Group
Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year
Employment Status
Full-Time
Position Type
10 month
Position Classification
Fixed-Term Faculty
Position Begin Date
08/24/2026
Position End Date
Position Summary
The Nursing Program at Central Michigan University invites applications for a full-time fixed-term faculty position beginning in August 2026 for the Fall 2026 semester. The successful candidate will provide instructional leadership in maternity and pediatric nursing, including didactic teaching and oversight of clinical instructors assigned to related clinical courses. The faculty member will also teach other nursing courses as assigned based on program needs. Other teaching-related activities of this position may include student advising and satisfying accreditation or professional standards, where applicable.
This position requires collaboration with faculty, staff, and clinical instructors to support student success, course quality, and program effectiveness. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to course coordination, curriculum implementation, and ongoing program development.
Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current unencumbered registered nurse license.
• Eligibility for registered nurse licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Recent clinical expertise in maternity, pediatric, or related nursing practice.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Nursing or related field (e.g., DNP, PhD, EdD).
• Prior teaching experience in prelicensure nursing education.
• Experience teaching maternity and/or pediatric nursing content.
• Experience coordinating courses and working with clinical instructors.
• Experience with curriculum development, course revision, and student evaluation.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and excellence in nursing education.

Message to Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
About the Department
The Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is located within the School of Rehabilitation and Medical Sciences in The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions.
The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions consists of five academic units (Department of Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Rehabilitation and Medical Science). The college offers undergraduate and/or graduate degree programs in athletic training, audiology, communication sciences and disorders, exercise science, environmental health and safety, health administration, physical activity specialist, physical education, physical therapy, physician assistant, public health, school and public health education, speech-language pathology, and sport management, delivered by 100+ faculty/staff. To learn more about the College, please visit our website.
Posting Begins
05/13/2026
Posting Ends
Open Until Filled
Yes
Type of Recruitment
External
About CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
EEO Statement
CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.
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