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Quinnipiac University's School of Nursing invites applicants who are dynamic clinicians and educators for a part-time faculty position for the Summer 2026 session. We are particularly interested in candidates with practice and teaching experiences in psychiatric mental-health nursing. The position supports the school’s competency-based curriculum aligned with the AACN 2021 Essentials, emphasizing learner-centered approaches, clinical judgment, and integration of evidence-based practice. Part-time faculty members contribute to the development of practice ready nurses through innovative teaching strategies and mentoring. Faculty support the school’s mission to develop exceptional, practice-ready nurses as leaders in science-based, holistic care through innovative and inclusive education.

Teaching opportunity in Nursing 400: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing with a class of 16 second degree nursing students. The course meets for three hours per week on Thursday afternoons at the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation in Hartford, CT.

The Quinnipiac University 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. Strategic priorities are aligned with innovative programs, student success, thriving community, and sustainable resources. We offer programs leading to bachelor’s master’s, and doctoral degrees that prepare graduates for successful careers in hospitals, clinics, schools, communities, and many other settings. School of Nursing graduates become leaders at each level of their careers and facilitate positive changes within healthcare. Our unique approach to patient care has distinguished the school as the only bachelor’s degree program in New England and 1 of only 17 nursing schools in the nation that offer programs endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation.

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.

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, Education, Computing & Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women’s rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women’s basketball team. 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 just opened a South Quad with three new buildings.

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• Update course syllabus, as applicable. Post syllabus to Canvas Learning Management System.
• Prepare weekly class sessions using lecture/discussion and other active learning strategies.
• Meet all scheduled class sessions.
• Respond to students’ learning needs holding at least one office hour per week as necessary.
• Collaborate with Nursing Success and Retention Specialist in supporting student success.
• Notify Program Director in advance of any unanticipated absences.
• Complete mandatory training as identified by Human Resources.

• Required: unencumbered RN license in Connecticut
• Required: graduate degree in nursing (MSN, DNP, PhD in Nursing)

• Relevant teaching experience.
• Experience in the use of Canvas or other learning management system.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively.
• Recent clinical practice experience in psychiatric-mental health nursing.
• Familiarity with competency-based education.

Quinnipiac University is considering only those applicants who have valid authorization to work in the United States. Quinnipiac University does not sponsor employment based visas for this position.

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and must include a cover letter confirming your availability to teach on Thursday afternoons during the summer along with a recent resume detailing your clinical and/or teaching experience. Include the names of three professional references.

Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community.