Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Senior or Advanced Senior Lecturer

University of Pennsylvania; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing invites applications for a full-time Senior or Advanced Senior Lecturer in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, based in Philadelphia, PA. The role focuses on teaching across entry-to-practice and graduate programs while leading interprofessional systems transformation initiatives in healthcare.

Candidates should demonstrate experience in multimodal instruction, strong analytical and writing skills, and eligibility for PA RN licensure.

Qualifications

• Experience in academic teaching using multiple modalities (didactic, online).
• Experience leading interprofessional/systems transformation initiatives in healthcare.
• Excellent writing skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Doctoral-level preparation required (DNP, PhD, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Primary teaching responsibilities in the DNP program and consultative teaching across entry-to-practice and graduate programs.
• Lead and mentor practice-focused interprofessional/system transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to curricular innovation and evaluation within the DNP program.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Interprofessional collaboration

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Education

Doctoral degree (DNP/PhD)

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Job description

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Senior or Advanced Senior Lecturer

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Oct 23, 2026

Deadline:

The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, one of 12 Schools in a highly ranked institution, is dedicated to the integration of interdisciplinary research, education, and practice.

The Biobehavioral Health Sciences (BHS) Department in the School of Nursing seeks candidates for a full-time Senior or Advanced Senior Lecturer position in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program with experience in systems transformation and value-based practice in quality improvement.

Qualifications

The Senior or Advanced Senior Lecturer will have primary teaching responsibilities in the DNP program and consultative teaching responsibilities across entry-to-practice and graduate programs. Interested parties must have experience in academic teaching using multiple modalities (didactic, online) and experience in leading and mentoring practice-focused interprofessional/disciplinary systems transformation initiatives in healthcare. Demonstrated ability to facilitate the creation and sustainment of change at the organizational and systems levels, strong analytical skills, and the ability to assimilate complex information from numerous sources are required. Excellent writing skills are needed. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.

There will be opportunities to substantially contribute to continuous curricular innovation and evaluation of the DNP program. Therefore, experience in curriculum development/evaluation is preferred.

Valid RN license in Pennsylvania is required. Candidates who are not yet licensed but are interested are welcome to apply if they are eligible for licensure and certifications. Doctoral-level preparation is required to apply (DNP, PhD, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.