Assistant or Associate Professor, Nursing - 997928

Title: Assistant or Associate Professor, Nursing

Position Number: 997928 

Unit/Department: Nursing

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience 

Department Summary:

Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) is excited to launch a search for a 12-month, consecutive term, Assistant/Associate Professors of Nursing. CPHS is proud to prepare today’s learners to be tomorrow’s healthcare leaders. Our graduates enjoy success and leadership in professional fields that offer enormous opportunities and have a tremendous impact on people’s lives. CPHS offers a range of undergraduate and professional degree programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with majors in Clinical & Medical Sciences, Public Health, and Health Care Administration; Master’s in Health Informatics and Analytics (MHIA); Master’s in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP); Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD); Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD); and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. Learn more about the College at: https://www.drake.edu/cphs/.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about enhancing the health care workforce by providing exceptional training and experiences! The nursing faculty will work with the Nursing Program Director to support the effective management, coordination, and development of a new Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. The ABSN program will be part of the growing, innovative, and interprofessional Health Sciences department within the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Drake University, in collaboration with Broadlawns Medical Center. We invite applications from talented, engaged, and passionate faculty to build this new program. We seek faculty who will work closely with colleagues, staff, students, and external stakeholders to ensure the program's success and continuous improvement. We are particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Candidates should be interested in and qualified to teach a variety of nursing and/or healthcare courses including, but not limited to: • Introduction to Professional Nursing • Care Management Concepts I, II, III • Research in Nursing • Leadership and Transition to Professional Nursing • Population Based Health • Health Policy & Advocacy • Patient Assessment

The position is a 12-month, consecutive term, Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing positions with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited institution.
• Experience in nursing education, including teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship.
• Current, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Iowa.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An earned doctoral degree in nursing, education, or related field.
• Prior experience with accelerated nursing programs or second-degree nursing programs.
• Familiarity with technological advancements in nursing education and simulation-based learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Experience and engagement with professional nursing organizations.
• Dedicated to continuous professional growth

If you’re excited about this role but your past experiences do not perfectly align with every preferred qualification, we encourage you to apply.

Job Duties:

Core responsibilities for these positions include: supporting student success by teaching nursing didactic and laboratory courses, scholarship, and supervising student clinicals. Other duties include student advising/mentoring, committee service and other duties as assigned by the Dean of CPHS, the Health Sciences department chair, and/or the Nursing Program Director.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please complete the online application and attach: (1) a cover letter, (2) CV/Resume, (3) contact information for 3 professional references, (4) a 1-2 page statement of teaching philosophy and experiences in supporting success of students from diverse backgrounds. Additional documents may be requested of required of finalists. All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and satisfactory reference checks.

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