Practice Professor of Readiness to Practice - University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, one of 12 Schools in a highly ranked institution, is dedicated to the integration of interdisciplinary research, education, and practice.



The Family and Community Health (FCH) Department in the School of Nursing seeks candidates for an associated faculty position on the non-tenure practice track. We invite individuals prepared at the doctoral level (PhD or DNP) to apply to the Associated faculty at the Practice Assistant Professor rank.



Applicants must have a track-record and expertise in preparing Nursing students to engage in clinical rotations as part of their undergraduate or graduate education. Candidates must be eligible to be licensed as an advanced practice practitioner in Pennsylvania. Our Nurse Practitioner programs, consistently ranked among the top programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report, offer a holistic approach to primary care.



The Practice Assistant Professor will have teaching responsibilities in both the undergraduate and graduate program. Interested parties must have experience in academic program leadership, curriculum development/evaluation, academic teaching using multiple modalities (didactic, online) and working with an interprofessional audience of providers. Strong analytical skills with the ability to assimilate numerous sources of complex information is required. Excellent writing skills are essential. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills needed. Eligibility to be registered as a nurse in the state of PA is required. Candidates must be eligible to be licensed as an advanced practice practitioner in Pennsylvania.



Academic teaching experience is required and should meet minimum qualifications for the Practice Assistant Professor track:





+ Achieves consistently high-level quality teaching in the discipline of pediatric health via peer review and student evaluations.



+ Identifies and applies creative teaching and evaluation methods within the curricular framework identified by the SON.



+ Demonstrates leadership in curriculum development.



+ Demonstrates excellence in depth and breadth of knowledge in the content being taught.



+ Contributes in significant ways to the design, implementation, and evaluation of programmatic educational offerings within the SON.



+ Demonstrates impact in his/her area of expertise through a consistent record of publications, consultations, presentations, and panels at local and regional forums.



+ Demonstrates excellence in student advising and mentoring.



+ Mentors faculty in lecturer positions and/or mentors teaching assistants





Those interested should submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae.




The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action (http://www.upenn.edu/affirm-action/) and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).