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Asst/Assoc Professor/Instructor, Non-Tenure Track, Nursing Program (Faculty/ Full-Time)

 

Assistant/Associate Professor/Instructor Non-Tenure Track – Nursing Program

The Nursing Program at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, Assistant Professor/Instructor faculty position beginning in the Fall of 2025. This is a 12-month appointment.

Chestnut Hill College, founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1924, is an independent, Catholic institution that strives to foster equality through education.  The mission of the College is dedicated to promoting the spiritual, academic, social, ethical, and moral development of the whole person.  The College, situated in Chestnut Hill, a charming neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia, serves a culturally diverse student body.

The Nursing Programs at Chestnut Hill College prepare graduates to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination.  These generalist programs, traditional Undergraduate and Accelerated Second degree Programs, were approved by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing. With an exciting new curriculum and new facilities, Chestnut Hill College will welcome our inaugural classes to the Nursing Program in September 2025.

Requirements:

  • A terminal degree (PhD, EdD, DNP)
  • A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience
  • At least 5 years of teaching experience preferred
  • A demonstrated record of scholarly activity in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship
  • An unencumbered license OR a multi-state professional nurse license from appropriate states to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

 Responsibilities: 

  • Teach 24 credit hours in the academic year
  • Engage in scholarly activities in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship at the Assistant Professor level.
  • Serve on Nursing Program Committees
  • Assist with course revisions and curriculum development.
  • Assist, advise, and mentor students in course selection, career development, and research pursuits.
  • Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the philosophical basis for and content of the mission, goals, and values of the Nursing Program.
  • Assist with the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of the nursing curriculum.
  • Teach theory, laboratory and/or clinical as assigned within area of specialization.
  • Assist with the development and evaluation of student, progression, retention, and graduation policies of the nursing program.
  • Participate in student academic advisement.
  • Maintain competencies related to professional development, research and scholarly activities to advance the nursing discipline.
  • Maintain expertise in area of clinical nursing specialization.
  • Maintain a professional relationship within the community, profession and related health systems.
  • Maintain continuing professional development in accordance with Pennsylvania Board of Nursing regulation regarding continuing education with a minimum of 6 continuing education credits/units annually in the area of clinical specialization.

Contact Information:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, areas of scholarly or clinical interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references via ADP Workforce Now HERE.  No phone calls, please.

If granted an interview, official graduate and undergraduate transcripts will be required.

Chestnut Hill College is an employer committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value.  To foster an inclusive community and support our diverse student body, we embrace equal access. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in higher education.  We are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. 

Chestnut Hill College is an equal opportunity employer