Who We Are

Colby-Sawyer College is a comprehensive liberal arts-based institution located in the scenic Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshire. We have friendly people, beautiful nature, and small-town amenities and shops. We are located about 35 minutes south of Dartmouth College and just 1 hour 30 minutes from Boston. For more information see Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce, NH.

We strive to always be a people-first organization. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all employees. If you are looking for a place where you will feel welcome and that you belong, Colby-Sawyer College is that place.

Colby-Sawyer is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to share what they can offer and how they can help us to achieve and maintain these values in their cover letter.

Position Summary

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Colby-Sawyer College is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated full-time faculty member to join the growing School in September 2023. We are looking for an innovative, energetic nurse educator to teach the upper level medical-surgical nursing courses in the classroom and clinical setting. Recent clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing is required. Applications for tenure-track and non-tenure track, full-time faculty positions beginning September 5, 2023, are now being requested.

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences consists of diverse undergraduate and graduate academic programs, outstanding faculty, and a strong community partnership with Dartmouth Health. The School of Nursing and Health Sciences serves students majoring in six undergraduate programs including a Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Public Health, Health Science and an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The School has on-line degree completion programs in Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science (RN-BS), Registered Respiratory Therapist to Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (RRT- BSRT) and a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies. The School also has three graduate programs: Master of Science in Nursing program with three tracks: Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Nursing Education and Nursing Management & Executive Leadership, Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), and a Master of Science in Exercise Science (pending final approval). In addition, the School offers an Associate in Health Science in partnership with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health’s Workforce Readiness Institute.

Preference will be given to candidates with professional work experience in a nursing environment related to the teaching areas. The position includes teaching, advising, active scholarship, and school/college service responsibilities. All full-time faculty are expected to contribute to the college’s liberal education program.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree is preferred; a Master of Science in Nursing is required.
• Demonstrate a record of collegiate teaching.
• A philosophy of education consistent with Colby-Sawyer’s programs and mission are required.
• Expert-clinician who has a strong desire for an academic appointment focused on advancing knowledge through integrating teaching, clinical practice, scholarship, and service.
• Strong interest in mentoring and advising graduate and undergraduate students.

To Apply

Please email your application to CSCjobs@colby-sawyer.edu including the following:

• Letter of application
• Current CV
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Sample syllabi, if available
• Names and telephone numbers/e-mail addresses of three references

Candidates who can actively contribute to racial, ethnic, or cultural diversity on campus are encouraged to include this information in the cover letter.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Colby-Sawyer College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment which celebrates multiple perspectives. Colby-Sawyer College will not tolerate discrimination in employment or employment-related decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, mental or physical disability, family or marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or gender identity.