Assistant professor - adult health nursing

University of Scranton

Assistant Professor - Adult Health Nursing

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The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

University Mission

The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The Universitys mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at .

Diversity & Inclusion

Department

Nursing

Job Purpose:

The University of Scranton has an exciting opportunity to join our team of accomplished, passionate educators and clinicians in the Department of Nursing. This is a tenure-track in-person, on site 9-month, assistant professor position beginning in August 2026. Regular on-campus presence is required. There are opportunities to teach in the undergraduate, graduate, and DNP programs; teaching, scholarship, and service are required. The Department of Nursing is strongly committed to excellence; the Department's graduates are recognized for being ready to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, holistic, person-centered care at all levels and across many settings.

Essential Duties:

Teaching

Scholarship

Service

Other duties as outlined in the faculty contract and handbook

Additional Skills Required:

Pennsylvania nursing licensure, or eligibility for Pennsylvania nursing licensure.

Candidates should demonstrate evidence of, or potential for excellence in classroom and clinical teaching, scholarly work, and engagement in professional service.

Minimum Education Requirements:

A masters degree in nursing. An earned doctoral-level research degree (PhD or EdD) or current enrollment in a PhD or EdD program.

Preferred Education:

Minimum Job Experience Requirements:

Relevant clinical experience in adult health is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time

Annual Schedule:

9

Rank:

Assistant Professor

Tenure:

Tenure Track

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by January 28, 2026 will be given priority consideration. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, teaching philosophy, research statement with projected research trajectory, statement of support for the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University of Scranton, and contact information for 3 references.

Posting Number:

F00581P

To apply, visit

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