DeSales University School of Nursing invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track or clinical faculty Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2026. The faculty member hired for this 12-month, full-time, position is mainly responsible for teaching students in the undergraduate and graduate nursing courses in classroom, laboratory, clinical, hybrid, and online formats. The role also includes student advising and recruitment responsibilities.
The successful candidate will contribute to the education of future nursing professionals through excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and student mentorship. The successful candidate is expected to support the mission and values of the university while fostering a student-centered learning environment that promotes academic excellence, clinical competence, and professional leadership.
Required qualification
- Earned master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
- Earned doctoral degree in nursing or related field (PhD, EdD, DNP) by the time of appointment.
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience.
Preferred qualification
- Previous teaching experience in higher education.
- Experience with simulation-based education and clinical instruction.
- National specialty certification in an area of nursing practice.
- Experience with online and hybrid course delivery.
- Evidence of scholarship through research, publications, presentations, or other scholarly activities.
- Experience with curriculum development, assessment, or accreditation processes.
Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest in and qualification for the position, curriculum vitae, three professional letters of reference, and photocopies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired) to:
Dr. Leo-Felix M. Jurado
College of Healthcare Professions, School of Nursing
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
Electronic submissions should be emailed to Leo.Jurado@desales.edu .
Effective immediately and in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 153, all new faculty and staff at DeSales University whose position with the University has been determined to potentially have direct contact or routine interaction with individuals under 18 years of age must successfully complete a background check, including a Criminal History Report from the Pennsylvania State Police, a Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services and a fingerprint, based criminal history submitted through the FBI as a condition of employment.
