Join Our Dedicated School of Nursing Community

Our innovative BSN program seeks creative faculty who are passionate about teaching, and who have a commitment to diversity and learning-centered education. Linfield's concept-based nursing curriculum provides a quality education derived from a liberal arts foundation, nursing theory and research. We are actively seeking candidates for Tenure and Non-Tenure Track Nursing Faculty positions. 

Linfield College is a private, comprehensive undergraduate institution with the main campus in McMinnville Oregon. The School of Nursing is in the heart of Northwest Portland. There are approximately 400 pre-licensure students including a second-degree program. We have 200 RN to BSN students in our on-line program. Our NCLEX pass rates are significantly above national rates. Students have clinical in all hospitals and health care facilities in Portland and surrounding areas. We have a cutting-edge simulation program based on neurobiological learning theory.

We Value Diversity:

Linfield College is actively engaged in promoting, advancing, and confirming our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and vibrant Linfield contributes to academic excellence and critical thinking. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. All candidates are encouraged to address how their professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will build on our diversity and inclusion efforts. 

Our Benefits Stand Out: Exceptional Retirement Contribution

Linfield College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, and vision coverage and 9% retirement contributions once eligibility is met. We also offer life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage at no cost. Linfield offers a Tuition Remission Program for eligible spouses and dependents for Tenure Track faculty who meet the eligibility requirements. Benefits may vary depending on the actual faculty appointment offered.

Required Qualifications

All faculty candidates must possess an Oregon Nursing license and have three years of full time nursing practice.  Evidence of effective teaching at the BSN level is preferred. Master's in Nursing degree required for non-tenure track. The doctorate is the terminal degree for tenure and promotion in Nursing at Linfield College.  

Screening of Applications Begins Immediately

For additional information about Visiting Professor and/or Tenure Track faculty opportunities, please contact Paul Smith at psmith@linfield.edu or 503-413-7031.  Screening of applications begins immediately.  To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following documents.

• Letter of interest, including a description of what makes applicant qualified to teach BSN nursing students
• Copy of current Nursing License 
• Undergraduate and Graduate transcripts (unofficial)
• Three letters of recommendation - Please send recommendation letters to Paul Smith at psmith@linfield.edu for attachment to your online application.