The Widener University School of Nursing is currently seeking a dynamic applicant for an open rank full-time, 10-month faculty position with clinical expertise in area of practice on the Chester Campus beginning in Fall 2025 reporting to the Dean of the School of Nursing.
The School of Nursing, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and recognized by the National League for Nursing as a Center of Excellence, is known for its collegial and supportive faculty environment. We offer comprehensive faculty mentorship, opportunities for faculty development, and exceptional opportunities for engagement both in the School of Nursing and the University.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):
Essential duties:
- Design and delivery of evidence-based teaching strategies for undergraduate nursing curricula, collaboration within the School of Nursing to develop, review, and revise curricula to ensure compliance with accreditation and national standards, engage in scholarly productivity to contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge, mentor/advise students, participate in student recruitment, and engage in service to the university, School of Nursing and community, and contribute to the creation of an environment that promotes diversity, inclusivity, growth, equality, and freedom of speech.
Secondary responsibilities:
- Develop continuing education opportunities, foster interprofessional learning experiences, clinical practice as required by advanced practice certification. Opportunity for volunteer practice in the Widener Community Nursing Clinic. The clinic offers pro bono medical care to uninsured/underserved residents in the surrounding communities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):
Required:
- Master’s degree in Nursing
- Current Multistate Compact License as a Registered Nurse or Pennsylvania RN licensure (or US RN licensure and eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania)
- Three years of academic teaching experience (can include clinical teaching)
- A minimum of three (3) years of practice as a registered nurse in Psych/Mental Health Nursing
- Demonstrated excellence in communication and collaboration
Preferred:
- Earned Research Doctorate for tenure-track or Practice Doctorate for clinical track
- Certification in Psych/Mental Health Nursing
- Certification as a Psych/Mental Health Advance Practice Nurse
- Certification as a Nurse Educator (CNE)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:
- May require teaching in the evening and participation in recruitment events in the evening and on weekends.
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, 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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