Clinical Nursing Faculty BSN or higher degree required

University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants for part-time, non-tenure stream clinical faculty across Community Health, Medical/Surgical, Obstetric, Pediatric, and Psychiatric/Mental Health nursing.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in nursing for Instructor of Practice or a graduate degree for Clinical Instructor, an unencumbered RN license in Pennsylvania or a compact state, and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Qualifications

• Instructor of Practice must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Clinical Instructor must have a graduate degree in nursing.
• Candidates at all faculty ranks must show evidence of or potential for excellence in clinical and/or classroom teaching and contributing to a learning environment that values evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the indicated areas of community health, medical/surgical, obstetric, pediatric, or psychiatric/mental health nursing.
• Hold an unencumbered RN license in Pennsylvania or compact state.
• If the incumbent has not earned a graduate degree in nursing, the incumbent is required to complete a graduate degree in nursing within five years of the date of hire.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Evidence-based practice

Communication

Clinical expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Graduate degree in nursing

Job description

Job Description

The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants for part-time, non-tenure stream clinical faculty in the following areas:

• Community Health Nursing


• Medical/Surgical Nursing


• Obstetric Nursing


• Pediatric Nursing


• Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

** Minimum Qualifications** :

• Instructor of Practice* must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing.


• Clinical Instructor must have a graduate degree in nursing.


• Candidates at all faculty ranks must:
  
  
  
  • Show evidence of or potential for excellence in clinical and/or classroom teaching and contributing to a learning environment that values evidence-based practice;
  
  
  • Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the indicated areas of community health, medical/surgical, obstetric, pediatric, or psychiatric/mental health nursing;
  
  
  • Hold an unencumbered RN license in Pennsylvania or compact state.
  
  
  
  


• *If the incumbent has not earned a graduate degree in nursing, the incumbent is required to complete a graduate degree in nursing within five years of the date of hire.

** Desired Qualifications:** Prior experience in clinical education and/or scholarship is preferred but not required.

Company Description

About the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing:

Since its founding in 1939, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing has provided faculty and students with the resources and support to generate new healthcare knowledge and the educational foundation to conduct evidence-based practice, engage in scholarly activities, and translate knowledge to improve the delivery of healthcare in Pennsylvania, the nation, and throughout the world.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, receives millions of dollars in NIH grant funding each year; and receives top-notch rankings from several organizations - current rankings include:

• 9th (tie) best Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program by US News & World Report, including:


• 5th (tie) ranked Nurse Anesthesia DNP program


• 12th (tie) best Bachelor of Science in Nursing program by US News & World Report


• 28th in the world by QS World University Rankings by subject

About the University of Pittsburgh:

Named a “New Ivy” by Forbes, the University of Pittsburgh is internationally recognized as a center of learning, innovation, and research. Pitt shares a campus with the world-class healthcare enterprise, UPMC. Collaboration between Pitt and UPMC results in an environment of interdisciplinary research and education, cutting-edge evidence-based practice, and an infrastructure that fosters career development and sustained successes.