Lecturer, Department of Nursing

The Department of Nursing at Rowan University invites applications for two Lecturer/Senior Lecturer positions (rank commensurate with qualifications and experience) to begin Fall 2021 to add experience and expertise to our nursing faculty. The Department of Nursing is one of two departments in the School of Health Professions. Our undergraduate RN to BSN program and MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). We are looking for candidates who have the passion and drive to enhance these programs, foster inter-professional education through collaboration with both the allopathic and osteopathic medical schools at Rowan University, and develop new programs that prepare the workforce in healthcare in southern New Jersey.

The successful candidates will have a strong clinical background in nursing practice, with an interest in advanced practice nursing, nursing education, clinical nurse leader and nursing management, and will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in nursing.

Other responsibilities include advancing the mission of the department by contributing to the development of new and innovative programs in nursing, workforce development and inter-professional education, as well as service to the department, college, university, and community. Online teaching and/or off-campus teaching is required. One position will include coordination of the RN-BSN program, and candidates with experience or interest in coordinating RN-BSN Programs are encouraged to apply.

Candidates for this position are required to have at least a master's degree in nursing, experience in nursing education, experience in advanced nursing practice, and an established record of teaching, service, and clinical supervision of students. A doctorate in nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD) or related discipline is preferred.

Upon offer of employment, candidates will need to obtain a NJ RN license, if not already licensed in NJ.

Starting Date: September 1, 2021

Salary: Competitive

General Information: Lecturers are 10-month positions, and successful candidates will teach a total of 24 credits over two semesters, with the option to teach overload and the possibility of teaching summer classes for additional compensation. While these are non-tenure track positions, the initial 2-year contract is renewable, with expectations for continuing renewal of two, three, four, and then five years per contract. In addition, the position has a promotion path to Senior Lecturer and Master Lecturer and includes benefits.

The application must be submitted through our online application system (PDF format) containing a cover letter, a statement of teaching experience, vision for nursing education, a curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (copies acceptable) and names and contact information of three references.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Mary Ellen Santucci, Chair of the Nursing Search committee at santucci@rowan.edu.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

General Rowan Information: Rowan University is a R2 Carnegie-classified Doctoral University (High Research Activity) with approximately 20,000 students. Its main campus is located in Glassboro, N.J., 20 miles southeast of Philadelphia, with additional campuses in Camden and Stratford. The University comprises seven academic colleges and five schools—the William G. Rohrer College of Business; the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering; the Ric Edelman College of Communication and Creative Arts, the Colleges of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Performing Arts, and Science & Mathematics; the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University; the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine; the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; the School of Health Professions; and the School of Earth and Environment—with an Honors College that spans across disciplines. Rowan is one of three public universities in the country to offer M.D. and D.O. medical degree programs. The institution is also home to the South Jersey Technology Park, which fosters the translation of applied research into commercial products and processes, the Ric & Jean Edelman Planetarium, Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park & Museum, and the Virtual Reality Center. Rowan has been recognized as one of the top 100 public universities in the nation by the U.S. News & World Report. Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. For the complete Rowan University non-discrimination and affirmative action policy see: https://sites.rowan.edu/equity/_docs/policies/eeo-statement.pdf.

Advertised: Dec 28 2020 Eastern Standard Time
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