Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Positions - Department of Nursing

Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Positions - Department of Nursing

Job no: 013081
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty – Rowan-Virtua Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions

Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in the Department of Nursing

SUMMARY: The Department of Nursing at Rowan University invites applications for tenure track positions (rank commensurate with qualifications and experience) to begin Fall 2025, to lead the department in scholarly activity toward the development of a rigorous and relevant, externally funded program of research that contributes to the University’s achievement and maintenance of Carnegie R1 status.

JOB DESCRIPTON:

The Department of Nursing at Rowan University invites applications for a tenure track professor position (rank commensurate with qualifications and experience) to begin Fall 2025. The department is in the planning stages of a DNP program, which will require research faculty who can contribute to program development and growth related to clinical research, in partnership with Virtua Health and our two medical schools, that will both support the DNP program and the growth of the department in the area of research in Nursing. We are looking for candidates who have the passion and drive to lead research and innovation, foster inter-professional collaboration across departments and schools, including both the allopathic and osteopathic medical schools at Rowan University, and develop and lead a strong program of research.

The successful candidates will have strong clinical or related research backgrounds in nursing and advanced practice nursing and will be expected to teach graduate courses in nursing. Successful candidates will have demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of students, faculty, and staff, and commitment to a student-centered environment.

Other responsibilities include advancing the mission of the department by contributing to the development of new and innovative programs and initiatives in nursing and inter-professional practice, as well as service to the department, college, university, and professional and wider community. Online teaching and/or off-campus teaching is an expectation of the position.

Candidates for this position are required to have a doctorate in nursing (PhD, DNP) or related discipline, experience in teaching graduate nursing courses, and an established record of research, service, and experience with mentoring graduate nursing students.

Upon offer of employment, candidates will need to obtain a NJ RN license, if not already licensed in NJ.

Starting Date: September 1, 2025

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

General Information: The application must be submitted through our online application system at https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/listing/. Documentation must be in PDF format and include a cover letter, a statement of teaching experience, vision for nursing education, a curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (copies acceptable) and names and contact information of three references.

Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Mary Ellen Santucci, Head of the Nursing department at santucci@rowan.edu.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin February 15th, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Department/School Overview:
The Department of Nursing is one of three departments in the Rowan-Virtua Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions, along with the departments of Allied Health and Health & Exercise Science. The department’s undergraduate RN to BSN program and MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In fall 2024 Nursing welcomed its first cohort into the Cooperative BSN program, a collaboration of Rowan Nursing and Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing.

Note:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Rowan Overview:

Rowan University is located in the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area along the Northeast corridor between New York and Washington DC. Rowan University has become a public research institution ranked among the top 100 public national universities. Furthermore, U.S. News & World Report ranks Rowan University 19th among Northern Regional Universities and third among the public institutions in the category.

Rowan University offers bachelor through doctoral degrees and professional certificates in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden, Stratford, and Sewell, and on the campuses of partner community colleges. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan is the nation’s third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Rowan focuses on use-inspired research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education and is committed to the strategic pillars of access, affordability, quality, and serving as an economic engine. These pillars are central to the university's decision-making process. To learn more about Rowan University and its mission, click here. Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. The Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.