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Lecturer, School of Nursing

Apply now Job no: 493012
Work type: Faculty (Non-tenure track)
Location: Chester
Categories: Faculty

Widener University is currently seeking a full time Lecturer in the School of Nursing. This role reports to the Dean of the School of Nursing. Accredited by CCNE, the School of Nursing is an NLN Center of Excellence and offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, DNP, and PhD nursing programs with total school enrollment of approximately 800 students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Essential duties:

  • Teach nursing courses primarily in the undergraduate BSN program.
  • Design, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based teaching strategies to ensure student outcomes
  • Mentoring/advisement to students.
  • Participate in student recruitment and retention activities
  • Engage in service to the university, School of Nursing and community.
  • Contribute to the creation of an environment that promotes diversity, inclusivity, growth, equality, and freedom of speech.

Secondary responsibilities:

  • Foster interprofessional learning experiences
  • Community and civic engagement

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

  • Master’s degree in Nursing
  • Licensure as a registered nurse and eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania
  • A minimum of three (3) years of practice as a registered nurse.
  • One (1) year of academic or clinical teaching experience.  Clinical teaching may include preceptor and staff development experience.

Preferred:

  • Earned Research Doctorate for tenure-track or Practice Doctorate for clinical track
    • Certification as a Nurse Educator (CNE)
    • Faculty who can teach pathopharmacology, psychiatric/mental health nursing, gerontological nursing, research and evidence-based practice

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS: 

  • May have evening classes

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

Widener University requires all prospective employees to provide proof of taking the primary vaccination series against COVID-19 prior to employment or apply and be approved for a medical/religious exemption. Offers may be rescinded if the new employee does not provide proof of taking the primary vaccination series in a timely manner.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

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