Position DetailsPosition Overview
Position Title Chair and Associate Professor, Graduate Nursing (Non-Tenure Track)
Department 281400 - MS Nursing
Appointment Term Non-Tenure Track
Position Classification Full-Time, 9 months (Faculty)
Grant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)? No
If Temporary or Grant Funded, Start Date and End DatePosition Description/Posting Details
Posting Number FA195PST
Position Summary The Department of Nursing within the School of Nursing and Health Sciences invites applications for a Chair of the Graduate Nursing Program who will serve as a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track faculty member at a rank of Assistant or Associate. This is a 9-month faculty appointment accompanied by a 12-month secondary administrative appointment as Chair. The faculty and Chair roles are interdependent and must be held concurrently; continuation in each role is contingent upon service in the other.
*Rank (Assistant or Associate) will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Essential Duties - The successful candidate will be expected to assume the position of Chair and perform teaching responsibilities within the graduate program.
- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for graduate nursing programs to ensure academic excellence and student success.
- Ensure full compliance with CCNE accreditation standards and PA BON regulations, lead preparation and submission of all required reports.
- Oversee curriculum design, implementation, and continuous improvement aligned with accreditation standards and evolving healthcare needs.
- Direct the launch and accreditation of new post-licensure programs.
- Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty to foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
- Monitor and improve student outcomes including retention, graduation rates, and national certification exam pass rates.
- Teach graduate nursing courses as assigned.
- Work closely with the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SONHS) as an integral part of a dedicated team of chairs and program directors.
- Represent the department on University committees and initiatives.
- Establish and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations and community partners to support clinical placements and professional opportunities for students.
Secondary Responsibilities - Other related duties as assigned by the Dean of SONHS.
Required Qualifications - Doctoral degree in nursing or an appropriate discipline from an accredited institution.
- Current registered nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania or multistate license.
- Current certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) licensure in Pennsylvania.
- Current national certification as a nurse practitioner, FNP preferred.
- A minimum of five years of recent classroom and clinical experience.
- Program oversight and/or leadership experience in higher education.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Evidence of scholarship, other than doctoral dissertation, which may be demonstrated by contributions to the professional literature, presentations at national, state, or local meetings and/or grantsmanship.
- Participation in School and/or University Committees.
- Participation in professional organizations at local, state or national levels.
Preferred Qualifications - Previous experience as a Chair or Director.
- Prior experience with program and curriculum development.
- Experience working with nursing accrediting and licensing bodies.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours - The Chair is required to be available on a 12-month basis.
- Some evening and weekend work will be required at times, including for student recruitment events and other departmental activities.
Special Instructions to Applicant As part of the application you will be required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.
Posting Information
Application Open Date 03/26/2026
Application Close DateApplication Open To Internal and External Applicants
