Fairfield University Looking for Texas Faculty Specialist – Second Degree Nursing Program Instructor/Assistant Professor of the Practice Full Time

Job Description:

The Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies at Fairfield University invites applications for a nursing
instructor or Assistant Professor of the Practice to teach in our Accelerated Second Degree Nursing Program in Austin Texas. Candidates must
demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching including expertise in the use of technology in the classroom. The
Egan School offers Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited baccalaureate and graduate degrees (MSN and DNP) in nursing,
with specializations in nurse anesthesia, nurse midwifery, family nurse practitioner, psychiatric nurse practitioner, clinical nurse leader,
and nursing leadership. Egan is a top-ranked School of Nursing and has been designated as a National League of Nursing Center of Excellence
for Nursing Education. Candidates for the position should have experience that is consistent with the programs mission and must demonstrate
a strong commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, including expertise in the use of technology in the classroom. Clinical
expertise in medical-surgical, psychiatric mental health, and population health nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in nursing or masters in nursing hold or be eligible for an active unencumbered nursing license in Texas A minimum of
three years of experience as a full-time nursing faculty member Experience as a clinical staff member and/or leader Academic or nursing
leadership experience commensurate with the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes Documented education in teaching and learning
principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, as demonstrated through graduate course
work, faculty-development programs, or completion or a certificate program in nursing education. Candidates must be innovative in curricular
development and be prepared to incorporate simulation pedagogy into courses. Medical-surgical, psychiatric mental health, and/or population
health nursing teaching experience and demonstrated commitment to innovation and excellence in the classroom, lab and clinical settings are
preferred.

Application instructions

Review of applications begins immediately. For full consideration, please click on
“Apply Now” and upload the following materials:

• a curriculum vitae
• a letter of application
• Three reference
  letters of recommendation to the following email address:

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit
university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT, consisting of five schools: The College of
Arts and Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health
Studies, and The School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield
embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical
and religious values.

Fairfield University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through
diversity and inclusion, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically
underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified
individual with a disability, or other protected category in accordance with applicable law. The University will provide reasonable
accommodations to individuals with a disability. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background
check.

Fairfield University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and,
in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, Veterans, and members of historically underrepresented
groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability.

Category:

Academic – Admin

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as
departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work
performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory
of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of
employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to
all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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“My Experience” section where it says to upload a Resume/CV. You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You
will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying. Faculty
Positions: If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email the additional documents to the
applicable contact in the job description. Staff positions: If you need to upload more than 5 documents,
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