Assistant Professor of Nursing

LaGrange College seeks to fill tenure-eligible appointment at the assistant or associate professor level in Nursing beginning January 1, 2025, or upon negotiation thereafter. Field of specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates with expertise in pediatric or medical surgical nursing.   

 LaGrange College seeks to attract ethnic, racial, and gender diverse candidates who may present different levels of experience and perspectives.  If you embrace the LaGrange College values of excellence, service, diversity, civility, and inclusion, and are committed to modeling those attributes in our community, we invite you to submit your application for consideration.  

 An MSN and unencumbered licensure are required for the position; a Doctor of Nursing Practice or Ph.D. in nursing education is required for a tenure-track appointment.  Outstanding candidates still earning their doctoral degree will be considered, but the successful candidate must have their terminal degree completed prior to the end of their second year in the position.   

 The teaching load is 24 credits annually, as appropriate to the successful candidate’s field(s) of specialization in nursing, and includes courses that satisfy the college’s general education curriculum, known as Ethos.  Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, professional development, and institutional service, as well as an understanding of, and appreciation for, the mission of liberal arts institutions. 

 The nursing program maintains a close relationship with West Georgia Medical Center (Wellstar) and the Children’s Hospital of Atlanta (CHOA).  Through both a solid grounding in theory and engagement in the field (via clinical experiences, collaborative undergraduate research, and other opportunities) nursing students receive a thorough, intensive, and experiential education in the discipline. The nursing program recently received an unqualified re-accreditation from ACEN through 2032, and its first-time NCLEX passage rate in 2024 was 95.5%.

 About LaGrange College

LaGrange College, founded in 1831 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, is the oldest private institution in Georgia.  While most of LaGrange’s students hail from Georgia and surrounding states, the institution has an extended reach, attracting students from many US states and ten countries around the world.  With a diverse student body of approximately 700 undergraduate and graduate students, LaGrange is a regional leader in experiential learning, offering students multiple opportunities for international study, internships, community-based learning, and collaborative research with faculty members.  The most popular undergraduate majors are business, exercise science, and psychology.  In addition, LaGrange offers master’s degree programs in education, teaching, and clinical mental health counseling. 

 The college is expanding its curriculum in preparation for new growth in enrollment.  New programs beginning in Fall 2024 include an Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction, an M.Ed. in higher education, an MS in computer science, a BS in strength and conditioning, and minors in computer science and neuroscience.  Finally, the college is a member of the NCAA’s Division III, fielding eight men’s and eight women’s athletic teams.  The LaGrange College men’s baseball team finished third in the 2022 NCAA Division III World Series.  

 About LaGrange, Georgia

Located in LaGrange, Georgia (pop. 30,000), LaGrange College is ideally situated about one hour southwest of Atlanta.  An inviting community that combines a modern entrepreneurial lifestyle with a sense of traditional Southern charm and old-fashioned hospitality, LaGrange is home to several Fortune 500 companies, historic landmarks, unique shops, a revitalized and thriving downtown, green spaces including a 30-mile-long paved trail called The Thread, and restaurants for every taste. Area attractions for children and adults range from fine arts, including an art center, symphony, and performing arts; to great outdoor life, including Callaway Gardens, West Point Lake, Pine Mountain, and FDR State Park. LaGrange also provides its residents an excellent recreational program.

 Interested candidates should visit https://lagrangecollege.applicantstack.com/x/openings to apply for the position and to view other positions available at the college. Required documents include: 

• A letter of interest describing the alignment of the candidate’s qualifications with the position requirements
• Current curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• A diversity statement describing the candidate’s experience with, and advocacy for, diversity, equity, and inclusion activities in the classroom and on campus
• Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (copies are fine at this point)
• Contact information (only) for three professional references

 Applications received by November 30 will receive full consideration, although the review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check as a prerequisite for the position.  This position is subject to final budget approval.