Nursing | Tenure Track Faculty 2025-2026 | I02293

Position Details

Posting Number
I02293

Classification Title
Assistant or Associate Professor

Working Title
Nursing | Tenure Track Faculty 2025-2026 | I02293

Employee Group
Faculty

Bargaining Unit
APSCUF

Location
Main Campus

Department
Healthcare and Administration

Pay Rate

Employment Type
Regular FT

Work Schedule

Face-to-face instruction including on-campus meeting responsibilities. Position may include online teaching responsibilities. Flexible 40-hour schedule, which may include nights and weekend involvement with students. Committee responsibilities at department and university level as determined.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Slippery Rock University, named a College of Distinction for the 2024-2025 academic year, invites applications to fill a tenure track position (Assistant or Associate rank, depending on qualifications and experience) to join faculty of our Nursing Program beginning August 2025. This opportunity is due to program expansion. The successful candidate must be willing to serve in curricular and program development and assist in growing the pre-licensure Nursing Program. Teaching responsibilities will be primarily in the undergraduate nursing program, however may also be required to teaching graduate-level courses. As a full-time Tenure Track faculty, the successful candidate must meet teaching, scholarship, service, and professional responsibilities criteria; and, participate in on-campus and virtual meetings. This position is at the Slippery Rock University campus, however some online instruction may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate possesses must have an academic doctorate degree (PhD in Nursing, EdD, DEd, or related discipline), or terminal doctoral degree must be completed one by their date of hire. A current and unencumbered Pennsylvania RN license or eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure and a minimum of one graduate degree in nursing are required. SRU requires a commitment to the education of diverse populations. Candidates must complete submit a well written and organized application package, complete a successful performance in an on-campus interview, including teaching, and scholarship demonstrations, and provide appropriate supporting references. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. SRU requires a commitment to the education of diverse populations for all positions.

Preferred Qualifications

- Demonstrates a willingness to serve leadership roles for the program
- Experience in pre-licensure nursing education
- Experience in both face-to-face and online instruction
- Priority will be given to those with expertise in nursing program leadership roles
- Prior program and curriculum development experience
- Demonstrate experience in, or willingness to accept, a leadership role in the program
- Knowledge and/or experience with program accreditation and State Board of Nursing requirements are strongly preferred.
- Effective in working collaboratively with colleagues and students
- Clinical experience is beneficial

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date
09/17/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
No

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Chief Human Resources Officer
205 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2070

Special Instructions to Applicants

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. Applicants may upload either official or unofficial transcripts using the "Transcript" selection under Required Documents. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment. Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment. Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 18, 2024.