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Quinnipiac University's School of Nursing invites applicants who are dynamic educators and clinicians for a full-time, 12-month clinical track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
We are particularly interested in doctorally-prepared candidates with clinical practice and teaching experiences teaching across the lifespan with prelicensure BSN students. The position supports the School’s competency-based curriculum aligned with the AACN 2026 Essentials, emphasizing learner-centered approaches, clinical judgment, and integration of evidence-based practice. Faculty members in the School of Nursing contribute to the development of practice ready nurses through innovative teaching strategies and mentoring.
Successful candidates will have experience teaching concepts such as person-centered care, population health, interprofessional practice, scholarship and inquiry, and informatics and healthcare technology with patients across the lifespan. Successful candidates are also able to contribute to the university’s strategic initiatives including empowering academic success, cultivating a community of learners, leading through innovation, designing distinctive experiences, redefining health and human potential, and extending our partnership.
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| About the School/Program: |
The Quinnipiac University (QU) School of Nursing has been educating nurses for more than 50 years. Our mission is to develop exceptional, practice-ready nurses as leaders in science-based, holistic care through innovation and inclusive education. The School of Nursing was recently designated as a National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence. The School of Nursing’s strategic priorities are aligned with innovative programs, student success, thriving community, and sustainable resources. The School of Nursing serves approximately 1200 graduate and undergraduate students. We offer CCNE accredited programs leading to BSN, MSN, and DNP degrees that prepare graduates for successful careers in hospitals, clinics, schools, communities, and many other settings. The QU School of Nursing partners with Hartford HealthCare (HHC) with a New Careers in Nursing (NCN) work-compatible program for mid-career professionals interested in a future nursing career. As one of 17 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.
School of Nursing graduates become leaders at each level of their careers and facilitate positive changes within healthcare. 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. The NCN Program is offered at the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI) at Hartford HealthCare.
We are a highly collaborative and supportive community that is committed to high quality educational experience, advancing diversity in all areas. Successful candidates will share the School of Nursing values of belonging, compassion, collaboration, curiosity, and integrity. The School provides faculty members with:
- A structured orientation and mentoring
- An assigned faculty affiliate
- Regular workshops by Quinnipiac Innovations in Learning and Teaching (QILT)
- Opportunities to work with nationally recognized faculty and staff
- Generous support for conference attendance and professional development
- Support with grant applications for faculty research or curricular innovations
- A culture of community, teamwork, and professionalism
- A climate that values diversity and inclusion
- Values of belonging, collaboration, compassion, curiosity and integrity
Faculty are provided with one day a week as a practice and/or scholarship day. On-ground in person presence is expected on the campus 3 days per week.
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| About Quinnipiac: |
Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,700 students in more than 100-degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Computing & Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 20 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting national and conference titles — including a 2023 NCAA national championship win in men’s ice hockey, a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team and NCAA Tournament appearances by many of our programs. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation, and second in Connecticut, for our exceptional graduation rate, salary impact, learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities.
The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, the development of innovative strategic partnerships, and recently opened South Quad with three state-of-the-art buildings.
As Quinnipiac grows, the university remains guided by the core values that define our community and shapes the experience of every student and employee.
- We are fiercely committed to ensuring every Bobcat thrives. We are a lifelong partner for every learner.
- We passionately care about our community. Everyone should feel welcome and valued.
- We boldly shape our university's future. We will forge a path of impact together.
These values are the foundation of who we are and reflect the Quinnipiac spirit found across our campuses. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.
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