University of Pennsylvania Hiring for Practice Professor in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nursing at Philadelphia, PA Full Time

Practice Professor in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nursing

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Aug 9, 2023
Description:

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 an associated faculty position on the non-tenure practice track in Anatomy-Physiology and Integrated Assessment. We invite individuals prepared at the doctoral level (PhD or DNP) to apply to the Associated Faculty (practice track at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor).

Applicants must have strong clinical skills in the Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner role and content expertise in diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision making, including competency-based evaluation to assess and manage the full continuum of care services for acutely ill and medically complex adults. The faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in both the undergraduate and graduate program. Interested parties must have experience in academic program leadership, curriculum development/evaluation, academic teaching using multiple modalities (didactic, simulation, online) and working with an interprofessional audience. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills needed. Eligibility to be registered as an acute care NP in the state of PA is required.

Qualifications:

Academic teaching experience focused on guiding students to integrate psychomotor and diagnostic reasoning skills to assess and manage acutely ill and medically complex patients.

Demonstrates high quality teaching in the discipline of nursing or related sciences via peer review and student evaluations.

Uses a range of teaching and evaluation methods within the curricular framework identified by the SON including the use of complex simulations to improve clinical decision making, interpersonal communication and team building.

Demonstrates the ability to develop and implement effective courses in their area of expertise.

Shares a deep commitment to effective teaching, innovative course development, student mentoring, and Interprofessional practice.

Demonstrates ability to operationally lead a course.

Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusiveness, and actively promoting diversity.

Has a beginning record of publications and local presentations in the discipline of nursing education and his/her content area.

Application Instructions:

Those interested should submit a cover letter and their curriculum vitae.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).