Assistant /Associate Professor, School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Assistant /Associate Professor, School of Nursing and Health Sciences

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Holy Family University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor, with a start date of August 2023.  Appointment at the Associate Professor level will be considered with appropriate credentials and experience.  With a focus on baccalaureate nursing education, this full-time position includes teaching in accordance to best practices, advising students, and maintaining an active program of clinical scholarship/research.

All employees must understand the mission of Catholic higher education and be committed to the core values, mission, goals and objectives of Holy Family University.

Responsibilities (not all inclusive)

• Develops, teaches, and evaluates assigned courses.
• Integrates simulation activities and technology into teaching assignments.
• Participates in the development and implementation of school policies.
• Assumes responsibility for serving as course coordinator as appropriate.
• Actively participates in nursing councils and standing or ad hoc task forces and committees.
• Actively formulates and implements a plan of teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education and professional development.
• Actively participates in school and university affairs, community activities, and professional organizations.
• Participates in the implementation of university objectives and policies.
• Promotes public relations with community institutions.
• Teaches a minimum of 24 credits/year.
• Remains current in nursing practice specific to area of specialty.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing required. Doctorate degree (PhD, DNP) in Nursing preferred.
• Hold a current, unrestricted registered nurse license in Pennsylvania, or eligible to secure Pennsylvania RN license.
• Strong record of clinical nursing practice, leadership, and experience teaching in an academic nursing program.
• Medical-surgical expertise preferred, other specialties considered.
• Possess excellent teaching skills, an active scholarly agenda, and a willingness to participate in student advising and campus service.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement about teaching and research interest, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to nursingsearch@holyfamily.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.