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.

Holy Family University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, gender, age (as defined in the relevant statutes), veteran status, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other classification protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy extends to all educational, employment, and service programs at the University and complies with applicable federal laws. Holy Family University is committed to providing all qualified applicants and employees equal employment opportunities.

Holy Family University complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution's educational programs and activities. For information regarding the University's ADA/Section 504 for students and for Title IX information, contact Marianne Price at 267-341-3204. For inquiries regarding equal employment opportunity contact Human Resources at 267-341-3479.

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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