Location: Alfred, NY Category: Faculty Bargaining Unit - UUP Job Type: Full-time In-Person Posted On: Tue Sep 29 2026 Job Description:

Shape the Future of Nursing at Alfred State!

Bring Your Nursing Expertise, Passion for Teaching, and Commitment to Student Success to Our Growing Team.

Are you a nursing professional who is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and preparing the next generation of nurses? Alfred State College is seeking a dedicated nursing educator to join our team as a tenure-track Assistant Professor!

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your clinical knowledge and passion for nursing education into a collaborative, innovative learning environment where you can make a meaningful difference in students' lives and in the future of healthcare.

Whether you're an experienced nursing educator or a practicing nurse ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to bring your expertise to Alfred State!

Why Join Alfred State?

Make an Impact.

• Teach and mentor students as they develop the knowledge, clinical skills, confidence, and compassion they need to become successful nurses.

Teach in a Cutting-Edge Environment.

• Our newly renovated nursing building features high-tech simulation laboratories with moderate- and high-fidelity mannequins, providing students with immersive, hands-on learning experiences.

Join a Collaborative Team.

• Become part of a supportive nursing faculty team that includes 10 full-time faculty members, clinical adjuncts, and dedicated support staff who are committed to student learning and success.

Be Part of a Growing Program.

• Join a nursing department with a 50-year history of excellence, an ACEN-accredited Associate's program, and a rapidly growing CCNE-accredited RN to BSN program.

Bring Your Expertise to the Classroom.

• We welcome educators with a variety of clinical backgrounds and areas of expertise. Nursing professionals with experience in psychiatric care are especially encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

As an Assistant Professor of Nursing, you will:

• Develop and deliver engaging nursing curriculum and course materials.
• Teach and evaluate students in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings.
• Mentor and advise students throughout their nursing education.
• Help students connect classroom learning with real-world clinical practice.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and success.
• Collaborate with faculty and clinical partners to provide meaningful learning experiences.
• Incorporate current evidence-based nursing practices into instruction.

Ready to Inspire the Next Generation of Nurses? At Alfred State, your expertise can make a lasting difference.

Join a nursing faculty team that values collaboration, innovation, hands-on learning, and student success. With modern simulation facilities, established and growing programs, and a strong tradition of nursing education, Alfred State offers an opportunity to teach, mentor, and help shape the future of healthcare.

If you're ready to bring your nursing experience into the classroom and make an impact on the nurses of tomorrow, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Requirements:

What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or Nursing Education, or the ability to complete a master's degree.
• Current New York State Professional Nursing License.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong teaching, clinical, communication, and computer skills.
• Excellent critical-thinking, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Nursing or a related field.
• Experience with simulation-based learning.
• Background or experience in psychiatric care is strongly encouraged.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Alfred State College is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

The starting salary for this position is $65,000 and is commensurate with education and experience. Employees are also offered EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS! We offer extensive healthcare and retirement options, including the opportunity for a pension. Furthermore, we prioritize a harmonious integration of work, personal life, and academic endeavors to support your overall work-life balance and effectiveness.

Benefits options include:

Health Insurance:

• Cost effective health insurance premiums with 73% to 88% covered by the employer.
• PPO or HMO option for personalized healthcare solutions.
• Exceptional fertility benefits available.
• Accumulated sick leave can cover a health insurance premium in retirement.

Dental and Vision:

• No cost dental and vision benefits for employees and eligible dependents.

Educational Support:

• Tuition benefits to invest in your continuous learning and professional development.

Paid Time Off:

• New employees are eligible for up to an impressive 22 vacation and 13 paid sick days per year, increasing with years of service.
• Up to 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave

Retirement Plans:

• Various retirement options, including a defined benefits (pension) plan. With the pension, retired employees receive a defined monthly income for the rest of their life.
• Additional pre- and post- tax voluntary retirement savings options are available.

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package are designed to exceed your expectations, affirming our dedication to your overall well-being and professional growth.

Non-Discrimination Notice

Alfred State College hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including career and technical educational opportunities, without regard to an individual's race/color, national origin, creed/religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, victim of domestic violence, victim of retaliation, conviction record, arrest record, lawful source of income, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, New York State, or local law. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the college community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Alfred State policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law.

If you have questions about this notice or would like to file a grievance, please contact our Director of Institutional Compliance & Equity:

Kayleigh Jones
Director of Institutional Compliance & Equity
Alfred State College
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
Email: cdo@alfredstate.edu
Phone: 607-587-4026

If you would like to receive the combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop in and request one at the University Police Department, located in the TG House on Lower College Drive or request a copy by calling the University Police at 607-587-3999. This report is available on the college's website at: http://www.alfredstate.edu/university-police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report