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Mid level professor jobs go to educators ready to own course design, mentor junior colleagues, and lead curriculum decisions with limited oversight from department leadership. Positions run across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Purdue University, University of Alabama, and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley hiring at this level now.
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The Butler University Master of Science in Nursing Entry-to-Practice (MSN-ETP) program within the College of Health Professions (CHP) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, assistant/associate professor position. This position is a non-tenure-track faculty appointment. Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications at the time of hiring.
The highly qualified candidate will have experience teaching nursing in classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulation environments. Experience teaching in graduate entry-to-practice or other prelicensure nursing education is preferred. Responsibilities include assigned teaching, participation in curriculum development and program evaluation, and mentoring graduate prelicensure nursing students. The candidate will engage in teaching, scholarship, and service activities consistent with the expectations of College of Health Professions faculty.
Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in nursing or a closely related field required; candidates whose doctorate is outside nursing must hold a graduate degree in nursing
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical nursing practice
- Minimum of 3 years academic teaching experience
- Current unencumbered RN license in Indiana or eligibility for licensure in Indiana
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusivity
About the College of Health Professions: The College of Health Professions offers programs leading to Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare and Business, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Medical Sciences, and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. The Master of Science in Nursing Entry-to-Practice program supports the College’s continued expansion of nursing and graduate healthcare education and prepares students with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree to enter professional nursing practice. This program will welcome its inaugural cohort in Fall 2027.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is January 2027.
To apply, candidates must submit through the online portal:
- Cover letter summarizing your interest in this position, and a description of how you meet the qualifications
- Detailed curriculum vitae
- Teaching philosophy
- Names, addresses, and contact information of three professional references
Questions may be directed to the Chair of the search committee, Dr. LeeAnn Shondell, lshondell@butler.edu.
The Butler University Master of Science in Nursing Entry-to-Practice (MSN-ETP) program within the College of Health Professions (CHP) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, assistant/associate professor position. This position is a non-tenure-track faculty appointment. Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications at the time of hiring.
The highly qualified candidate will have experience teaching nursing in classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulation environments. Experience teaching in graduate entry-to-practice or other prelicensure nursing education is preferred. Responsibilities include assigned teaching, participation in curriculum development and program evaluation, and mentoring graduate prelicensure nursing students. The candidate will engage in teaching, scholarship, and service activities consistent with the expectations of College of Health Professions faculty.
Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in nursing or a closely related field required; candidates whose doctorate is outside nursing must hold a graduate degree in nursing
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical nursing practice
- Minimum of 3 years academic teaching experience
- Current unencumbered RN license in Indiana or eligibility for licensure in Indiana
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusivity
About the College of Health Professions: The College of Health Professions offers programs leading to Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare and Business, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Medical Sciences, and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. The Master of Science in Nursing Entry-to-Practice program supports the College’s continued expansion of nursing and graduate healthcare education and prepares students with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree to enter professional nursing practice. This program will welcome its inaugural cohort in Fall 2027.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is January 2027.
To apply, candidates must submit through the online portal:
- Cover letter summarizing your interest in this position, and a description of how you meet the qualifications
- Detailed curriculum vitae
- Teaching philosophy
- Names, addresses, and contact information of three professional references
Questions may be directed to the Chair of the search committee, Dr. LeeAnn Shondell, lshondell@butler.edu.
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Mid Level Professor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level professor job?
Highlight the depth you have built in your field, not just the time you have spent. Emphasize courses you designed independently, research you led, or committees you contributed to. Tailor your CV and cover letter to show ownership of outcomes, such as improved student performance or published work, rather than listing duties. Demonstrating that you operate with limited supervision is the clearest signal hiring committees want.
Which companies hire mid level professors?
Companies hiring mid level professors right now include Purdue University, University of Alabama, and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring covers regional universities, community colleges, and specialized professional schools that need faculty who can manage a full course load while contributing to departmental initiatives.
Are there remote mid level professor jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by discipline and institution type. About 0% of mid level professor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting growing demand in online program development and distance learning. Fully remote positions tend to concentrate in general education, business, and technology disciplines where asynchronous instruction is well established.
How do I move up to a mid level professor role?
The path from entry level to mid level centers on building independent ownership over time. That means moving from co-instructing or adjuncting into sole responsibility for course sections, developing a consistent research or professional practice record, and taking on departmental service roles. Faculty who accumulate peer-reviewed publications, secure grant funding, or lead curriculum review projects signal the depth that mid level appointments require.
Which industries hire the most mid level professors?
Mid Level professor roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because institutional growth, accreditation requirements, and expanded program offerings push colleges and universities to recruit faculty who can immediately contribute to both teaching and scholarly activity.