DeSales University School of Nursing invites applications for a
full-time, tenure-track or clinical faculty Assistant Professor to
begin in Fall 2026. The faculty member hired for this 12-month,
full-time, position is mainly responsible for teaching students in
the undergraduate and graduate nursing courses in classroom,
laboratory, clinical, hybrid, and online formats. The role also
includes student advising and recruitment responsibilities.
The successful candidate will contribute to the education of future
nursing professionals through excellence in teaching, scholarship,
service, and student mentorship. The successful candidate is
expected to support the mission and values of the university while
fostering a student-centered learning environment that promotes
academic excellence, clinical competence, and professional
leadership.
Required qualification
- Earned master's degree in nursing from an accredited
institution.
- Earned doctoral degree in nursing or related field (PhD, EdD,
DNP) by the time of appointment.
Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license or
eligibility for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience.
Preferred qualification
- Previous teaching experience in higher education.
- Experience with simulation-based education and clinical
instruction.
- National specialty certification in an area of nursing
practice.
- Experience with online and hybrid course delivery.
- Evidence of scholarship through research, publications,
presentations, or other scholarly activities.
- Experience with curriculum development, assessment, or
accreditation processes.
Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the
position is filled. Please submit a cover letter outlining your
interest in and qualification for the position,
curriculum
vitae, three professional letters of reference, and
photocopies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be
required if hired) to:
Dr. Leo-Felix M. Jurado
College of Healthcare
Professions, School of Nursing
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
Electronic submissions should be emailed to
Leo.Jurado@desales.edu .