DePaul University Hiring for Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) Nursing/MENP (22-23) at Illinois, United States Full Time

The School of Nursing in the College of
Science and Health at DePaul University seeks to fill one
full-time, non-tenure track position at the
rank of Instructor/Professional Lecturer.  This position
provides a 10-month appointment for the academic year 2022-2023,
with a start date of January 3, 2023.

Responsibilities will include providing didactic and clinical
instruction to nursing students in the Master’s Entry into Nursing
Practice program and/or BSN program in the area of community
nursing. Approximately 60% of teaching responsibility will be for
clinical instruction.  The faculty member will engage in
course development, updating and submission of course syllabi in
required format, assessment of student outcomes, research and
development of resources for instruction, and utilization and
development of instructional design methods that include technology
(e.g., simulation). In addition, the faculty member will have an
opportunity to serve as lead faculty for main courses and mentor
adjunct faculty.  Further, the faculty member will advise
students, provide support for departmental and programmatic
initiatives and serve on the school committees.

DePaul’s School of Nursing offers BSN, Master’s Entry into Nursing
Practice, MSN-specialty,  RN-MSN (online), DNP, and Nurse
Practitioner tracks and certificates.  Nursing Programs
emphasize community engagement, service learning in vulnerable
communities, social justice and excellent safe quality nursing
care. Students are in clinical sites at over 50 health care
institutions. 

About the College

The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at
DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes
programs in mathematics, psychology, physics and astrophysics,
environmental science and studies, chemistry and biochemistry,
biology, neuroscience, health sciences and nursing. The College of
Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, accessible
science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in
the values of St. Vincent de Paul.  Our teaching and research
advance knowledge and service to society. The College is located on
DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus.

About the University

With an overall enrollment of over 22,000 students, DePaul is the
nation’s twelfth largest private non-profit university.  While
the university is large, the class size in the department typically
does not exceed 40 students. We seek candidates with a demonstrated
record of effectiveness as the instructor for a variety of courses
or teaching environments, ability to teach graduate-level courses
in analysis and/or applied mathematics, a demonstrated commitment
to continued development as an educator, and active engagement in
high-quality research.

DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of
its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have
experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and
students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are
encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Women and
members of historically underrepresented groups are especially
encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Doctoral degree in nursing or related field strongly
  preferred. 
• Equivalent of three years clinical experience in nursing
  required.
• Licensed to practice in the state of Illinois or eligibility
  for same with application in process required. 
• Expertise in community nursing will be the primary focus.
   
• Experience in teaching pre-licensure program preferred.
• Online teaching experience desired.

Application Instructions

A complete application should contain the following: 

• A letter of application indicating interest in and
  qualifications for the position;
• A curriculum vitae;
• Contact information for three professional references, who will
  be contacted by the Interfolio application system to upload their
  recommendation letters directly.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled. Candidates will not be considered
until all the materials are received. Applications submitted
by September 15, 2022, will receive priority consideration.
Interviews will begin after September 15.

For further questions about this position, please contact Dr.
Suling Li, Director of School of Nursing at [email protected]

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action
employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
martical status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran
status, genetic information or any other legally protected status,
in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO
laws.

Safety and Security Statement – Clery Act:

A copy of DePaul University’s Safety and Security Information
Report and Fire Safety Report is available upon request.  The
report includes statistics about crimes that occurred on campus and
public property immediately adjacent to campus.  The report
includes institutional policies concerning campus security, sexual
assault and other matters.  It also includes fire statistics,
fire safety practices and standards of the institution.  A
copy of this report can be obtained by contacting the Crime
Prevention Office at 773-325-7775 or by visiting the DePaul Public
Safety website at http://publicsafety.depaul.edu .

Title IX Statement:

Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and
universities make known the contact information for the person
responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX
responsibilities.  At DePaul University, the Title IX
Coordinator is Kathryn Statz.  Her office is located in
Lincoln Park on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N.
Sheffield Avenue.  She can be reached at 312-362-8970,
or [email protected].

Required COVID-19 Vaccination:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon
receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
including the booster or having a valid religious or medical
reason not to be vaccinated.  To request a
medical or religious exemption, please email [email protected]

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a
background check.  Only final candidates who are extended an
offer of employment will undergo a background check. 

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse &
Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university,
you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated
Reporter Status at the time of hire.  A mandated reporter
is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline
whenever there is a reasonable cause to believe that a
child known to them in their professional or official
capacity may be abused or neglected.  For more information,
please visit the following pages:  

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services
(DCFS)

Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act