Practice Professor of Nursing-Sexual Reproductive Health

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing is seeking a Practice Professor (non-tenure) in the Family and Community Health Department to teach Nursing in Women's Health, WHGRNP, and Nurse-Midwifery programs. The candidate will join an interdisciplinary team in Philadelphia.

Responsibilities include teaching at BSN/MPN levels, curriculum development, and program leadership. Licensure as RN in PA required; CRNP or CNM licenses and AMCB certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in PA or eligible with license within first semester.
• For WHGRNP teaching, CRNP license or eligibility with licensure within first semester.
• CNM license or eligibility with licensure within first semester.
• Current national board certification required (AMCB).

Responsibilities

• Teach in BSN, MPN, WHGRNP and Nurse-Midwifery programs.
• Engage in curriculum development, evaluation, and interprofessional collaboration.
• Demonstrate leadership in program offerings and pedagogy.
• Advise and mentor students and faculty across tracks.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Leadership

Analytical skills

Writing

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

RN licensure in PA

CRNP license (PA)

CNM licensure (PA)

AMCB certification

Job description

Practice Professor of Nursing-Sexual Reproductive Health &Nurse Midwifery

Location: Philadelphia

Open Date: Sep 24, 2026

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing,one of 12 Schools in a highly ranked institution, is dedicated tothe integration of interdisciplinary research, education, andpractice.

The Family and Community Health (FCH) Department in the School ofNursing seeks candidates for an associated faculty position on thenon-tenure practice track. We invite individuals prepared at thedoctoral level (PhD or DNP) to apply to the Associated faculty(Practice Track at rank of Assistant, Associate, or FullProfessor).

Applicants must have content expertise in sexual reproductivehealth, women's health, and/or nurse-midwifery. Teachingresponsibilities may include courses in the Women's Health GenderRelated (WHGRNP) Nurse Practitioner program, Nurse-Midwiferyprogram, and our BSN and MPN programs.

The Women's Health/Gender-Related Nurse Practitioner programfocuses on the primary, sexual, and reproductive health care needsof women from adolescence through the advanced years, concentratingon promoting and maintaining wellness. The Nurse-Midwifery programprepares graduates for midwifery practice focused on providingfamily-centered, comprehensive care for fundamentally healthypeople and their families. The BSN and MPN programs both includecourses focused on sexual reproductive health and nursing of womenand infants.

The Practice Professor may have teaching responsibilities in boththe entry-to-practice (BSN & MPN) and graduate programs.Experience in academic program leadership, curriculumdevelopment/evaluation, academic teaching using multiple modalities(didactic, online) and working with an interprofessional audienceof physicians and nurses is preferred. Strong analytical skillswith the ability to assimilate numerous sources of complexinformation is required. Excellent writing skills are essential.Strong interpersonal and organizational skills needed.

Qualifications

The candidate must be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in theCommonwealth of Pennsylvania or be eligible for licensure, withacquisition of the RN license within the first semester ofemployment. For those who will teach in the Women'sHealth/Gender-Related Nurse Practitioner (WHGRNP) Program, thecandidate must also be licensed as a Certified Registered NursePractitioner (CRNP) in Pennsylvania or be eligible for licensure,with acquisition of the CRNP license within the first semester ofemployment. Current national board certification is required. Forthose who will teach in the Nurse-Midwifery Program, the candidatemust be licensed as a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) in Pennsylvaniaor be eligible for licensure, with acquisition of the CNM licensewithin the first semester of employment. Current certification bythe American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) isrequired.

Academic teaching experience isrequired and should meet minimum qualifications for the PracticeProfessor track:

• Achieves consistently high-level quality teaching via peer reviewand student evaluations.
• Identifies and applies creative teaching and evaluation methodswithin the curricular framework identified by the SON.
• Demonstrates leadership in curriculum development.
• Demonstrates excellence in depth and breadth of knowledge in thecontent being taught.
• Contributes in significant ways to the design, implementation,and evaluation of programmatic educational offerings within theSON.
• Demonstrates impact in his/her area of expertise through aconsistent record of publications, consultations, presentations,and panels at local and regional forums.
• Demonstrates excellence in student advising and mentoring.
• Mentors faculty in other tracks (e.g. lecturer positions) and/ormentors teaching assistants

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), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state, or local law.