"Professor of Practice in Pharmacology Nursing"

Details

• Posted: 08-Oct-25
• Location: Norton, Massachusetts
• Type: Full-time
• Categories: Academic/Faculty, Nursing
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Organization Type: Higher Education Institution
• Required Education: Master’s
• Internal Number: 0601233

Wheaton College’s nursing program is searching for a Professor of Practice to teach Medical-Surgical and Pharmacology/Pathophysiology for Fall 2026. We seek candidates who share our commitment and passion for educating the nurse of the future to care for others in a meaningful and practical manner that aligns seamlessly with Wheaton College’s mission and its strategic vision for diverse and inclusive excellence. The Faculty member is responsible for teaching pharmacology/pathophysiology content across the undergraduate nursing curriculum, with an emphasis on safe medication administration, clinical decision-making, and application of evidence-based pharmacologic principles to nursing practice. Students will be able to express this objective through a newly established Nursing Department that combines intellectual rigor with experiential practice and a deep understanding of social justice, equity, and global connectedness.

Evidencing a commitment to teaching excellence:

• This faculty member is responsible for teaching didactic and/or clinical courses in community health nursing across the baccalaureate curriculum.
• The faculty role encompasses teaching, student advising, service, and scholarship consistent with the mission and values of Wheaton College and the Nursing Program.
• Evidencing a commitment to teaching excellence
• Evidencing continued growth as a practicing scholar;
• Participating in the governance of the program and college, including work in standing, ad-hoc committees, and task forces
• Serves as a member of departmental committees
• Participating in the development of a written curriculum plan for Nursing;
• Participating in the regular development, implementation, and evaluation of academic policies in Nursing;
• Participating in the development and implementation of a written systematic evaluation plan of all components of the nursing program;
• Teaching the number of courses prescribed in their contract letter;
• Evaluating student achievement of nursing competencies;
• Providing advising to students in the Nursing program;
• Completing an annual evaluation
• Other responsibilities determined by the Office of the Provost and the Dean of Nursing

Minimum Qualifications:

• A current MA RN license in good standing
• A minimum of an earned Master’s degree in Nursing
• A minimum of five years of full-time Medical-Surgical and/or pharmacology nursing experience
• Evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction
• Evidence of ongoing and progressive professional development in academic and professional communities appropriate to teaching responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• A current MA RN license in good standing
• A minimum of an earned Master’s degree in Nursing
• A minimum of five years of full-time Medical-Surgical and/or pharmacology nursing experience
• Evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction
• Evidence of ongoing and progressive professional development in academic and professional communities appropriate to teaching responsibilities