Jefferson College of Nursing, Graduate Faculty, Transformative Systems Leadership Program

Thomas Jefferson University; South Whitehall Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson College of Nursing at Thomas Jefferson University invites applications for a full-time graduate faculty position in the Transformative Systems Leadership Program at the Lehigh Valley instructional site.

Faculty responsibilities include teaching graduate nursing students in classroom, simulation, online, and clinical settings, advising, curriculum development, and ongoing program evaluation aligned with accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Eligible for or currently licensed to practice professional nursing in Pennsylvania.
• CRNP certification preferred.
• Master’s in nursing from an accredited program; doctoral degree preferred or enrollment in a doctoral program.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in an accredited academic nursing program, preferably graduate nursing education.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies, curriculum development, and student evaluation in nursing education.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and clinical partners.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and evaluate graduate nursing students across classroom, simulation, online, and clinical environments.
• Teach graduate nursing courses across programs, including graduate core and DNP courses.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues and program leadership in curriculum planning and development of the graduate nursing curriculum.
• Advise and mentor graduate nursing students, supporting academic progression and professional development.
• Participate in program evaluation and continuous quality improvement, including assessment of student learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with program leadership and clinical partners to support high-quality clinical learning experiences, including site and preceptor evaluation.
• Contribute to program compliance with accreditation, certification, and regulatory requirements, including program review and reporting.
• Serve on College and University committees and participate in governance and institutional activities.
• Maintain clinical competence and professional engagement in area of specialty practice.
• Engage in scholarly and professional activities consistent with faculty role expectations.
• Support recruitment and outreach activities of the College.
• Perform responsibilities in alignment with the mission, core values, and academic standards of the College of Nursing and Thomas Jefferson University.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and staff consistent with the Enterprise core values.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Student evaluation

Collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Jefferson College of Nursing at Thomas Jefferson University invites applications for a full-time graduate faculty position in the Transformative Systems Leadership Program at the Lehigh Valley instructional site.

Jefferson College of Nursing provides prelicensure and graduate nursing education at the master’s and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) levels. The College is committed to academic excellence, innovation in nursing education, and preparing nurses and advanced practice clinicians to improve the health of individuals and communities. This position supports the continued growth and delivery of the College’s graduate nursing programs and the preparation of advanced practice nurses.

Faculty Responsibilities Include:

Teach and evaluate graduate nursing students across classroom, simulation, online, and clinical learning environments.

Teach graduate nursing courses across programs, including graduate core, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) courses, as assigned.

Collaborate with faculty colleagues and program leadership in course planning, curriculum implementation, and the ongoing development and evaluation of the graduate nursing curriculum.

Advise and mentor graduate nursing students, supporting academic progression and professional development.

Participate in program evaluation and continuous quality improvement, including assessment of student learning outcomes and program effectiveness.

Collaborate with program leadership and clinical partners to support high-quality clinical learning experiences, including identification and evaluation of clinical sites and preceptors.

Contribute to program compliance with accreditation, certification, and regulatory requirements, including participation in program review and reporting activities.

Serve on College and University committees and participate in governance and institutional activities.

Maintain clinical competence and professional engagement within area of specialty practice.

Engage in scholarly and professional activities consistent with faculty role expectations.

Support recruitment and outreach activities of the College.

Perform responsibilities in alignment with the mission, core values, and academic standards of the College of Nursing and Thomas Jefferson University.

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Enterprise.

Qualifications:

Eligible for or currently licensed to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) preferred.

Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university required. Earned doctoral degree in nursing or related discipline preferred; candidates without a doctoral degree must be enrolled in a doctoral program.

Demonstrated teaching experience in an accredited academic nursing program required, preferably in graduate nursing education.

Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies, curriculum development, and student evaluation in nursing education.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty colleagues, students, and clinical partners.

Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

Appointment and Application:

This is a 12-month salaried position with a generous benefit and retirement program. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience.

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.