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School of Nursing

We welcome you to apply for the following faculty appointments:

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN NURSING ETHICS - No longer accepting applications.

The Interdisciplinary Nursing Ethics Faculty Member will serve in the Duquesne University School of Nursing (SON). He or she will advance the school's mission and reputation in nursing ethics, including the Catholic perspective, in collaboration with and having a joint appointment in the McAnulty College of Arts Philosophy Department. The Interdisciplinary Nursing Ethics Faculty Member will oversee the development and implementation of the online Interdisciplinary Nursing Ethics certificate and major in the SON.

Candidate Qualifications
The successful candidate will ideally possess the following qualifications and expertise:

    • PhD (philosophy or equivalent)
    • Preferably five years of academic experience
    • Strong evidence of superior online course development /teaching
    • Excellent writing and communication skills for teaching and publications
    • Experience in teaching nursing ethics

Duties

    • As a full time hire in the SON, the faculty member will also partner with the McAnulty College of Arts and the Philosophy Department as a joint appointment faculty.
    • Develop an Interdisciplinary major/certificate in Nursing Ethics focused on ethical issues for the nurse administrator, nurse educator, nurse researcher, professional staff nurse, and advanced practice nurse.
    • Examine all nursing curricula and make recommendations for strengthening ethical content
    • Develop online courses for the interdisciplinary nursing ethics major/certificate at the graduate level in the SON
    • Teach nursing ethics at all levels and up to two undergraduate philosophy courses per year, as designated by the department of philosophy, in the McAnulty College of Arts
    • Promote cooperative and collaborative relationships with the McAnulty College of Arts, the Philosophy Department, and SON

Duquesne's School of Nursing is a nationally recognized pioneer in online graduate nursing education that attracts students from all over the world. Our nursing faculty is dedicated to creating an educational environment grounded in the practice of ethical, holistic, culturally competent and population-based care. To learn more about Duquesne University, the School of Nursing, and the Center for Healthcare Ethics visit www.duq.edu/nursing and www.duq.edu/chce.

Duquesne University is committed to attracting, developing and keeping a diverse workforce that reflects the nature of our mission. Since increasing diversity is a strategic goal at Duquesne, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from men and members of underrepresented groups.

Expressions of interest and applications will be treated in confidence. Candidate review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. A letter of interest, research statement, teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae and three professional letters of reference should be sent electronically to facultyjobs@duq.edu.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR NURSING FACULTY

Duquesne University School of Nursing (SON) is currently seeking 9-month nurse faculty, tenure or non-tenure track, position beginning August 2013 based on candidate's interest and background. The candidate will be instrumental in leading the SON in updating the nurse educator curriculum and pedagogy for The Nurse Faculty Member of the Future. Qualifications include:

  • A Ph.D./Ed.D. in nursing or related field is preferred
  • Individuals with experience and certification as a Nursing Educator/Academic Administrator are desired.
  • Preference will be given to the candidate with successful teaching and administrative experience at the university or college level
  • Preference will be given to the candidate with successful online teaching expertise using simulation, mobile, and/or virtual learning modalities, and course development experience.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the profession as evidenced in record of professional leadership or public service, or scholarship
  • Preference will be given to candidates who support faculty research / scholarship trajectory endeavors related to educational technologies and/or teaching/learning modalities in the classroom, online environment, and/or clinical arena.

Our School of Nursing is a nationally recognized pioneer in online graduate nursing education that attracts students from all over the world. Our nursing faculty is dedicated to creating an educational environment grounded in the practice of ethical, holistic, culturally competent and population-based care. To learn more about Duquesne University and the School of Nursing, visit www.duq.edu/nursing.

Duquesne University is committed to attracting, developing and keeping a diverse workforce that reflects the nature of our mission. Since increasing diversity is a strategic goal at Duquesne, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from men and members of underrepresented groups.

Expressions of interest and applications will be treated in confidence. Candidate review will begin November 22, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. A letter of interest, research statement, teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae and three professional letters of reference should be sent electronically to facultyjobs@duq.edu.

Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the University Mission and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.