Assistant Professor, School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions

The School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions at Holy Family University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor, with a start date of August 2022.  Appointment at the Assistant 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. 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):

• Participates in the development and evaluation of the BSN program.
• 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.
• Serves as faculty advisor to BSN students.
• 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: 

• Doctorate degree in Nursing required.
• 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, Pediatric, Psychiatric Mental Health and/or Community Nursing 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.

Holy Family University seeks to foster an inclusive and healthy educational and work environment based on respect, the dignity of each person and the oneness of the human family. The University prohibits harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and bias incidents in any form, including, but not limited to, those based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies and practices, financial aid programs, athletic programs, and other school-administered activities and rights and privileges generally accorded or made available to employees and students at the University. Holy Family University complies with Title IX of the U.S. Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities. Holy Family University is dedicated to ensuring an environment free of discrimination or harassment of any kind, and promotes equal opportunity and inclusion in its education programs.  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to the application, and/or interview process should notify Human Resources at hr@holyfamily.edu.

About Holy Family University

Holy Family University, located in Northeast Philadelphia, and a ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, offers education in the liberal arts and professions through graduate, undergraduate and non-degree programs. Our core values of Family, Respect, Integrity, Service and Responsibility, Learning, and Vision shape the culture and environment in which students learn and employees work. We are proud to provide comprehensive benefits, to support the diverse needs of our employees.

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