Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted: 23-Mar-22
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 103839
Duquesne University School of Nursing (SON) is a widely recognized pioneer in nursing education, having created Pennsylvania's first BSN program in 1937 and the nation's first online nursing PhD program in 1997. Today, our school is recognized by the National League for Nursing as a Center of Excellence, and our graduate program has been ranked nationally by US News & World Report. Our nursing faculty is dedicated to creating an educational environment grounded in the practice of ethical, holistic, and culturally competent and congruent care for vulnerable populations. To learn more about Duquesne University and the School of Nursing, visit: www.duq.edu/nursing.
Due to unprecedented growth, the SON is currently seeking one Full-Time faculty for a 9-month, tenure track position at any rank (assistant professor, associate professor or professor) starting January 2023. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach across multiple levels of the curriculum and engage in collaborative scholarship and research.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in Nursing or related field
- Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania
- Teaching philosophy commensurate with Duquesne University's mission and values
- Tenured candidates must present a record of publication and external funding
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful teaching experience at the university or college level – to include both in-person and online instruction
- Demonstrated commitment to the profession as evidenced in record of professional leadership or public service, research and scholarship
- Expertise in adult health and/or nursing education preferred
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Duquesne University uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, a personal philosophy of teaching, a statement on scholarship, and contact information for three confidential references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.
As a condition of employment, Duquesne University requires all new employees -full-time and part-time, including adjunct faculty-to get a COVID-19 vaccine and provide proof of their vaccination upon commencement of employment.
New employees requesting a religious or documented medical exemption from the vaccine must complete and submit a Duquesne University exemption request form for review and approval. To receive the appropriate exemption request form, contact hrservices@duq.edu. Employees with approved exemptions will be required to be tested on a regular basis.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.
