Assistant Professor in Nursing
The Xavier University, School of Nursing invites applications and nominations for the position of a full-time, tenure track to teach in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs beginning August, 2013. Required qualifications include: a doctorate or ABD in nursing or a related field, master’s degree in nursing a minimum of two years of practice as a registered nurse. Previous teaching experience at baccalaureate or higher degree level in the area of psychiatric and forensic nursing is preferred. Duties include preparing, teaching and evaluation assigned courses and using teaching strategies that are appropriate to needs of learners. The successful candidate will be expected to initiate research or work on research projects in his/her area of interest and to publish in nationally recognized journals, and providing school, university and community services.
The Xavier University School of Nursing has established itself as one of the premier nursing programs in the country and has grown in national reputation for excellence in preparing nurses at both the undergraduate (BSN) and graduate (MSN) levels. Xavier’s nursing programs are one of just 14 programs nationally endorsed by the American Holistic Nurse’s Certification Corporation (AHNCC). The School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and has a chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. Xavier University School of Nursing’s graduates function holistically in roles that directly impact the health care needs of our nation. In response to national health care reform and healthcare needs of the nation, the School of Nursing has recently added a Family Nurse Practitioner track to the Master of Science in Nursing program. Xavier leads the way with innovative, ground-breaking approaches to nursing education. Thanks to the multimillion dollar grants received by the School of Nursing, some of the innovative approaches include the state-of-the-art clinical simulation laboratory and high definition video conferencing with rural hospitals. For a listing of the School of Nursing programs please visit us on the internet at http://www.Xavier.edu/nursing/.
To insure full consideration interested, qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, vitae, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references by November 16, 2012 to: Susan M. Schmidt, PhD, APRN, CNS, CNL, Director of the School of Nursing, Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45207-7351 or submit materials electronically to xunurse@Xavier.edu. Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EO/AAE).
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