"Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Nursing"

TitleAssistant Professor or Associate Professor of NursingAppointment StatusTenure TrackDepartmentIU Northwest NursingLocationNorthwestPosition SummaryThe Assistant/Associate Professor is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track, academic position in the School of Nursing, which is part of the College of Health and Human Services at Indiana University Northwest. The position is a tenure-track faculty position focused on teaching undergraduate/graduate didactic and clinical nursing courses emphasizing nursing care delivery for diverse populations. Key working relationships include those with other faculty members, as well as with adjunct faculty/preceptors who administer clinical education at the clinical affiliates. The position includes an expectation of independent and/or collaborative research, service responsibilities, which may involve participation at the department, division, campus, and /or community level. The position is a 10-month position reporting to the Director of the School of Nursing.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities for the position will include teaching undergraduate/graduate didactic and clinical nursing courses; assisting with curricular development, implementation, evaluation, and assessment; mentoring to students; community service/shared governance activities; as well as conducting independent and/or collaborative research (required for tenure-track position; encouraged in other ranks).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Rank dependent upon educational preparation and experience.

Current clinical practice experience.

Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and/or collaborative research required for tenure-track position.

ABOUT INDIANA UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST

One of seven campuses of Indiana University, IU Northwest is located in metropolitan Northwest Indiana, approximately 30 miles southeast of Chicago and 10 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. The campus has a diverse student population of approximately 3,500 degree-seeking students and 1,800 dual-credit students and has been recognized by the Department of Education as a minority and Hispanic serving institution. The campus offers Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and Human Services, the School of Business and Economics, the School of the Arts, and the School of Education. The campus is also host to IU School of Medicine-Northwest-Gary, the region’s only four-year medical doctorate program. As a student-centered campus, IU Northwest is committed to academic excellence characterized by a love of ideas and achievement in learning, discovery, creativity, research, and community engagement. Indiana University Northwest is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. The University actively encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Basic QualificationsRequired Qualifications

Graduate degree in nursing.

DNP/Ph.D. required for tenure track (ABD candidates will be considered for tenure-track position, with expectation for completion within one year of hiring).

Licensed in the state of Indiana or eligible for endorsement.

Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and/or collaborative research required for tenure-track position.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous teaching experience.

Previous simulation lab experience, knowledge base, or certification (e.g., CHSE, CHSOS)

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Experience and commitment to working with diverse populations.

Department Contact for QuestionsQuestions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Maria Young, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor, 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408, (219) 980-6782, mariyoun@iun.edu

Additional QualificationsSalary and RankSalary is commensurate with experience and education.Special InstructionsInterested candidates should review and complete the online application that requires uploading; 1) Curriculum vitae; 2) Letter of application; 3) Statements on research and teaching philosophy; and 4) List of references with contact information to include mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone numbers at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/22844

Review date begins February 26, 2024: (Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee).

Final date: March 18, 2024: Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

For Best Consideration DateExpected Start Date08/01/2024Posting/OAA #IU-100768-2024

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application

Statement of Research and Teaching

List Of References

Optional Documents

Other