Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Bachelor Science in Nursing (BSN) - Prelicensure Programs (24-25)

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Bachelor Science in Nursing (BSN) - Prelicensure Programs (24-25)

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Posting Details

Job ID: 118339

Rank: Assistan Professor

College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Science & Health

Responsibilities:

The School of Nursing in the College of Science and Health at DePaul University seeks to fill a full-time tenure-track faculty position for the prelicensure programs including primarily BSN and also Master’s Entry into Nursing Practice (MENP) RN programs. While all specialties may apply, we are prioritizing those with critical care and/or pediatric experience. This is a 10-month position at the rank of Assistant professor. The start date will be September 1, 2024.
Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for modeling the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration, and active support of the University’s Mission in Catholic and Vincentian higher education.

Providing didactic and clinical instruction of pre-licensure nursing students.

Engaging in course development, updating and submission of course syllabi in required format, assessment of student outcomes, research and development of resources for instruction, utilization and development of instructional design methods that include technology, and evaluation of student performance in meeting the objectives for the course and program.

Contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the purpose, philosophy, and objectives of the nursing education program.

Contributing to the development and evaluation of student policies.

Serving as lead faculty for main courses and mentor adjunct faculty

Maintain active research or other scholarly activity for which qualified

Maintain educational and clinical expertise in areas of teaching

Advising prelicensure students

Serving on college of science and health and providing leadership for school of nursing committees.

About the School of Nursing
DePaul's School of Nursing offers BSN, Master’s Entry into Nursing Practice, RN to MSN-specialty, Post-Master Certificate and DNP programs. Nursing Programs emphasize community engagement, service learning in vulnerable communities, social justice and excellent safe quality nursing care. Students are in clinical sites at over 100 health care institutions.

About the College
The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes programs in mathematics, psychology, physics and astrophysics, environmental science and studies, chemistry and biochemistry, biology, neuroscience, health sciences, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, and nursing. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul.  Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College is located on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus.
About the University
With an overall enrollment of over 22,000 students, DePaul is the nation’s twelfth largest private non-profit university.  While the university is large, the class size in the department typically does not exceed 40 students. We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of effectiveness or potential as an instructor for a variety of courses or teaching environments, ability to teach graduate-level courses, a demonstrated commitment to continued development as an educator, and active engagement in high-quality research.
DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Members of historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in nursing or related field required.
• A Master’s degree in a nursing field is required if the doctorate is not in nursing. 
• Equivalent of three or more years of clinical experience as an RN required. 
• Experience in teaching prelicensure students preferred.
• Proven scholarship and publication preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants are requested to submit:

• A letter of application detailing interest in and qualifications for the position.
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae.
• Contact details for three professional references. These individuals will be contacted by the Interfolio application system for direct recommendation letter uploads.

Applications received by February 1, 2024 will receive priority. Interviews will begin on or after March 1, 2024.

For further queries regarding the position, potential candidates can reach out to Dr. Barbara Harris at [email protected].

Applicant Documents
C.V.(1)
Cover Letter(1)
Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)