What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing, Assistant/Associate Professor position at University of Saint Joseph?
About University of Saint Joseph:
The University of Saint Joseph, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population in an inclusive environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.
The University has been recognized as a top national university in Connecticut by U.S. News & World Report's Best College Rankings including being the #1 Connecticut University in "Top Performers on Social Mobility," #2 Connecticut University in "Best Value Schools," and #3 Connecticut University in "Best National Universities."
Ideally situated midway between Boston and New York City, the beautiful 90-acre Olmsted-designed campus is one mile from West Hartford's thriving downtown, and provides an array of cultural events, occasions for spiritual development, and fitness and recreational options. The University also has an active presence outside our campus, reaching into the surrounding community through internships, community service projects, new program and partnerships.
At University of Saint Joseph, our mission statement profoundly resonates with our faculty and staff and serves as the foundation upon which our employment policy is built. We seek to attract, develop and retain individuals who are committed to our mission. We are committed to providing an environment where diverse talents, perspectives, experiences and contributions are recognized, and one that promotes the "growth of the whole person" with resources that enable employees to meet professional and personal life needs.
Position Description
The University of Saint Joseph invites applications for a Full-time / Non-Tenure Track faculty position (9-month) in the Department of Nursing. The successful candidate will be a certified nurse practitioner and have demonstrated clinical expertise and some experience in teaching and scholarship.
The ideal candidate will use evidence-based best practices in support of the education of future nurses and graduate students. The candidate will contribute to the curriculum and employ classroom, clinical, and online teaching for undergraduate and graduate students.
Required Skills/Qualifications
- Earned master’s degree in nursing is required
- Earned doctoral degree in nursing (PhD, EdD or DNP) is preferred
- Licensed or eligible for license by the state of Connecticut as a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Minimum of two years of experience practicing in the role of nurse practitioner
- Minimum of two years of teaching in academic nursing programs is preferred with experience in curriculum development
- Commitment to the mission and values of the University and to the highest standards of the profession of Nursing
- Developing or continuing an active program of scholarship preferred
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit:
- Letter of interest addressing all qualifications for the position; please include salary requirements
- Current curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests (two pages maximum)
- Unofficial transcripts
- Three current professional references (contact information only)
The University of Saint Joseph is building a culturally diverse faculty & staff and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates.
Please visit our website to read more about our mission statement and learn more about our department and program.
