Assistant Professor

Description:

The School of Nursing in the College of Science and Health at DePaul University seeks to fill a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. The DNP program includes NP (Nursing Practice) and CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) tracks. This position provides a 10-month appointment, but with a start date of January 1, 2025 for the academic year 2024-2025.

Job 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 nursing students primarily in the NP programs depending on experience and qualification.

• Engaging in course development, updating and submission of course syllabi in required format, assessment of student outcomes, research and development of resources for instruction, and utilization and development of instructional design methods that include technology.

• Serving as lead faculty for main courses and mentor adjunct faculty.

• Maintain active and productive scholarship, including a research agenda and dissemination.

• Advising graduate students.

• Serving on committees.

DePaul's School of Nursing offers BSN, Master's Entry into Nursing Practice, MSN-specialty, RNMSN (online), DNP, and Nurse Practitioner tracks and certificates. 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 50 health care institution.

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 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. We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of effectiveness as the instructor for a variety of courses and teaching environments, 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. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

Required qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing or related field is required.
• Equivalent of two years of clinical experience as an APN is required.
• Licensed as a NP or CRNA to practice in the state of Illinois or eligibility for same with application in process is required.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in teaching DNP students preferred.
• Online teaching experience desired.
• Proven scholarship and publication preferred.