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Overview:
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Quinnipiac University's School of Nursing invites applicants who are dynamic researchers/scholars and educators for a full-time 9.5-month tenure/tenure track faculty position. The successful candidate will be a doctorally-prepared nurse educator who will teach across the curricula within the school’s undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. The candidate will have experience teaching in classroom, online, laboratory, and simulation environments, expertise in research and scholarship, and curriculum development and support.
The successful candidate will be able to contribute to the university’s strategic initiatives and its commitment to advancing inclusive excellence and will support our pledge to recruit and educate a diverse student body. The university is committed to preparing students for 21st century careers and citizenship, creating a diverse and inclusive community, driving positive change, and improving our well-being in our communities while fostering lifelong connections.
We are a highly collaborative and supportive community that is committed to high quality educational experience, advancing diversity in all areas and provide faculty members with:
- A structured orientation
- An assigned faculty mentor
- Regular workshops by the university’s Center for Teaching and Learning
- Continuing education through the school’s Provider Unit
- Opportunities to work with nationally recognized faculty and staff
- Generous support for conference attendance and professional development
- Support for University and School grant applications for faculty research or curricular innovations, as well as resources for extramural grant writing
- A culture of community, teamwork, and professionalism
- A climate that values diversity and inclusion
This is a full-time, 9.5-month tenure/tenure track faculty position within the School of Nursing
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About the School:
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The School of Nursing serves a total of 1100 graduate and undergraduate students. Faculty and staff work with colleagues in our Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and all schools across campus to create innovative interprofessional educational experiences that prepare students for today's health care challenges. The Center is located at our North Haven, CT campus and encompasses 325,000 square feet designed for collaborative learning including 48 pro-section stations, 16 standardized patient rooms, an exceptional health sciences library, 7 high-fidelity simulation rooms including 2 ORs and a PACU, health assessment and skills labs, advanced diagnostic imaging equipment and classrooms outfitted with the latest technology. As one of 15 schools in the nation with holistically endorsed programs, we emphasize the social, emotional, spiritual, and psychological aspects of care, as well as the physical, throughout our nursing curriculum.
We offer traditional and accelerated second degree programs at the baccalaureate level. At the graduate level, our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) prepares baccalaureate graduates to become nurse practitioners specializing in adult-gerontology or families; an online MSN prepares RNs for careers in mid-level management and includes quality improvement, fiscal management, human resources, and informatics. Our post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) online programs are designed for nurses seeking advanced leadership skills or specialized population-based care.
To find out more about our School of Nursing, please visit https://www.qu.edu/schools/nursing.html
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About Quinnipiac:
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Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac is recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review’s “The Best 388 Colleges.” The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.
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Responsibilities:
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- Tenure/tenure track nursing faculty position, responsible for educating undergraduate and graduate students
- Support curriculum development and evaluation
- Flexibility to teach on campus, online, and in hybrid delivery formats
- Serve as an academic faculty advisor and mentor to students
- Engage in research/scholarship activities
- Engage in service to the School, University, and the profession
- Participate in faculty development opportunities
- Engage in the School of Nursing’s strategic plan
- Actively participate in the School of Nursing community
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Education Requirements:
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- Required: unencumbered RN license in Connecticut
- Required: doctoral degree in nursing or related field
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Qualifications:
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- Experience with teaching undergraduate and/or graduate nursing students
- Evidence of effective teaching
- Demonstrated research/scholarship publications/presentations
- Service to profession and/or community at large
- Experience with curriculum development and evaluation
- Commitment to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
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TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references on the application form.
Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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