"Chair and Associate Professor, Graduate Nursing (Non-Tenure Track)"

Chair and Associate Professor, Graduate Nursing (Non-Tenure Track)

Company:
La Salle University

Job Location:
Philadelphia, 19141

Category:
Nursing

Type:
Full-Time

Department: 281400 - MS Nursing

Appointment Term
Non-Tenure Track

Position Summary

The Department of Nursing within the School of Nursing and Health Sciences invites applications for a Chair of the Graduate Nursing Program who will serve as a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track faculty member at a rank of Assistant or Associate. This is a 9-month faculty appointment accompanied by a 12-month secondary administrative appointment as Chair. The faculty and Chair roles are interdependent and must be held concurrently; continuation in each role is contingent upon service in the other.

Rank (Assistant or Associate) will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Essential Duties

• The successful candidate will be expected to assume the position of Chair and perform teaching responsibilities within the graduate program.
• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for graduate nursing programs to ensure academic excellence and student success.
• Ensure full compliance with CCNE accreditation standards and PA BON regulations, lead preparation and submission of all required reports.
• Oversee curriculum design, implementation, and continuous improvement aligned with accreditation standards and evolving healthcare needs.
• Direct the launch and accreditation of new post-licensure programs.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty to foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
• Monitor and improve student outcomes including retention, graduation rates, and national certification exam pass rates.
• Teach graduate nursing courses as assigned.
• Work closely with the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SONHS) as an integral part of a dedicated team of chairs and program directors.
• Represent the department on University committees and initiatives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations and community partners to support clinical placements and professional opportunities for students.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Other related duties as assigned by the Dean of SONHS.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing or an appropriate discipline from an accredited institution.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania or multistate license.
• Current certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Current national certification as a nurse practitioner, FNP preferred.
• A minimum of five years of recent classroom and clinical experience.
• Program oversight and/or leadership experience in higher education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Evidence of scholarship, other than doctoral dissertation, which may be demonstrated by contributions to the professional literature, presentations at national, state, or local meetings and/or grantsmanship.
• Participation in School and/or University Committees.
• Participation in professional organizations at local, state or national levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chair or Director.
• Prior experience with program and curriculum development.
• Experience working with nursing accrediting and licensing bodies.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• The Chair is required to be available on a 12-month basis.
• Some evening and weekend work will be required at times, including for student recruitment events and other departmental activities.

Special Instructions to Applicant

As part of the application you will be required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.

La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential.

La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees' dependents (after completing the required years of service).

Application Open Date: 03/26/2026

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