Assistant Professor, Nursing

Gonzaga University’s Department of Nursing seeks to fill a 9-month, full-time tenure-track faculty position beginning fall 2021 to teach primarily in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The BSN program is a campus-based program that is offered during fall and spring semesters. The department is interested in applicants with current expertise in either psychiatric-mental health, pediatrics, and/or general medical-surgical care, with experience teaching campus-based didactic courses and practicum/clinical courses. If hired, the candidate must be willing to relocate to the campus location in Spokane, WA area.

Essential Functions

• Teach 9 credits each semester (Fall & Spring) that may include didactic and/or clinical in the BSN program on topics of psychiatric-mental health, pediatrics, and/or general medical-surgical nursing. Summer teaching in the graduate programs is optional and under a separate contract.
• Advise and guide students to meet degree requirements and to develop professional goals.
• Participate on departmental councils/committees as well as School of Nursing and Human Physiology and University committees.
• Participate in curriculum review/revision and in course development.
• Pursue relevant professional development, including clinical practice, presentations at professional meetings, research, and publications in peer-reviewed journals to meet requirements for tenure/promotion.

 Required Qualifications

• Earned Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree or PhD in Nursing; a doctoral degree in a related field is acceptable if the master’s degree is in nursing.
• Master of Science degree in nursing; a master’s degree in a related field is acceptable if the Doctoral degree is in nursing.
• Eligible for an unencumbered Washington state RN license.
• Demonstrated scholarship (e.g., clinical practice, presentations, and/or publications) and demonstrated ability to articulate a specific agenda for scholarly work and/or research.
• Previous teaching record of teaching undergraduate nursing students including didactic and practicum courses.
• Two years current acute medical-surgical, psychiatric-mental health, or pediatric clinical experience

• Six months teaching online courses.
• Record of supporting students with diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge about cultural competence in academic and health care settings.

Application Procedure:

To apply, please visit our website at: www.gonzaga.edu/jobs.  Applicants must complete an online application and electronically submit the following required materials: a letter of application, curriculum vitae (CV), a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, graduate transcripts, a written statement on achievements in supporting cultural diversity and their importance in an academic community.

When finalists are selected, they will be required to provide names and contact information for 5 professional references to provide confidential letters of recommendation who can speak to your academic preparation and experience.

Please direct inquiries to Dr. Janalee Isaacson, chair of the search committee, isaacsonj@gonzaga.edu.  Position closes on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at midnight, Pacific Time. For assistance with your online application, call Human Resources at 509.313.5996.

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status.