"Part-time Undergraduate Clinical Faculty"

The Duquesne University School of Nursing (SON) is a nationally recognized pioneer in nursing education. Our nursing faculty is dedicated to creating an educational environment grounded in the practice of ethical, holistic, and culturally competent care for vulnerable populations.

The School of Nursing (SON) is currently seeking Adjunct, Clinical Faculty to teach in our Undergraduate program. The successful candidate will teach clinically in our Bachelor of Science and Second Degree undergraduate tracks.

The successful candidate will be instructing students in a clinical setting in Pittsburgh, PA or the surrounding areas. Successful candidates will be allowed to teach at most 6 credits during a term. The days of the teaching assignment vary depending on the clinical schedule of the course. After hiring, assignments are made by the Undergraduate Director of Adjunct Faculty and Clinical Affairs. To learn more about Duquesne University and the School of nursing, visit: www.duq.edu/nursing.

Required Qualifications:

• BSN in Nursing
• Clinical expertise in subject area to be taught: Adult Health, Critical Care, Behavioral Health, Community Health, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, or Gerontology
• Valid/Unencumbered Pennsylvania Nursing License (candidates applying without a PA License, if hired, would need to secure a license prior to beginning teaching assignment)

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSN in Nursing
• Preference will be given to the candidate with successful teaching experience at the university or college level
• Demonstrated commitment to the profession as evidenced in record of professional leadership or public service

Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).

We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.

Duquesne University uses Interfolio to collect all faculty and staff job applications electronically. Please submit a letter of intent that outlines the reason for application to the position and a personal philosophy of teaching, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three confidential references to http://apply.interfolio.com/48465.