Salary: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually
Location : St. Bonaventure, NY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:Division: Academic Affairs
Department: DePerro School of Health Professions
Opening Date: 11/12/2026
DescriptionThe faculty member will teach courses, skills labs, and clinical experiences in accordance with the schedule of classes and following the approved course descriptions and curricular guidelines established by the Faculty Status Welfare Handbook and approved by the Director, Dean and the Provost. Non-teaching assignments will include instructional development; academic advising and assisting students; participating in Departmental and University-wide activities; program writing and maintenance of records; and other appropriate responsibilities as described in the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook.
Examples of DutiesIn accordance the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook:
Instructional:
- Teaching, including the preparation of course syllabi and classes, the preparation and grading of examinations, the supervision of laboratories and other practica, and the direction of graduate level theses.
- The maximum instructional load for teaching faculty during the academic year is:
- Twenty-four (24) credit hours annually for all persons holding the rank of Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor.
Academic Advising:
- Post and observe office hours for purposes of academic advising and student consultation. Meet with students as needed by appointment.
- Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process.
- Maintain general knowledge of degree requirements, programs and course transfer information.
Institutional Service:
- Participation in activities (usually through committee work) designed to advance the mission and quality of the University, School, and Departmental programs. Assignments to routine committee work will be made in consideration of other demands placed on the faculty member by the University.
- Attendance at Department, School, and general Faculty and University meetings including commencements, convocations, and other official University exercises.
Professional Growth and Development:
- Maintain a program of personal and professional development appropriate for areas of responsibility.
- Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines.
- Research, publication, and professional activity within one's field of specialization or otherwise directed towards the University's mission as applicable.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Additional duties as assigned by the Provost, Dean, and/or the Director.
SCHEDULE: This is an appointed faculty position as governed by the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook. Days, evenings or weekend hours as required. This is a year-round position. One year visiting position starting in Summer 2027 (May 2027).
Typical QualificationsMSN required;Possess (or in progress) a doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EDD, DNS accepted)-preferred, RN license in NYS, and certification in specialty-preferred. Nurse Practitioners and nurses with experience in critical care and medical-surgical units are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated teaching ability, interest in the professional and personal growth of students, and a genuine spirit of study necessary to maintain currency in one's academic field. Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical strength/endurance to enable him/her to perform/participate in the following activities:
- Physically able to lift various materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
- While performing required job tasks, physically able to remain seated, frequently to continuously.
- While performing required job tasks, physically able to remain standing up to 25% of the time.
- Possesses dexterity abilities required to perform typing, operate a computer and other office equipment to perform related job responsibilities.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
EXPECTATIONS: In this position, the faculty member would be expected to have or possess:
- Ability to handle highly confidential material. All information must be kept in strict confidence and should not be discussed anywhere other than in the appropriate professional setting.
- Exemplary customer skills, including dealing effectively with the students, faculty, staff, and general public both in person and over the telephone. Maintain professionalism when dealing with all staff and other customers. Demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to the needs of all prospective as well as current students.
- Excellent writing skills and the demonstrated ability to develop written reports and action plans.
- Ability to work effectively, decisively and flexibly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Ability to identify problems and to propose feasible solutions. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook) and have the self-motivation and the ability to stay current with emerging office technologies. Additional knowledge of Apple products preferred.
- Possesses a high level of integrity and the understanding that all University information should only be disclosed to others who have a need to know, for legitimate business reasons.
- Exercise responsibility in providing leadership and in fostering excellence in research, teaching, professional activities and policy development in the academic discipline within the school, faculty and University-wide, and within the community, both scholarly and general.
- Foster an environment supportive of a community of scholars within the University.
- Demonstrate commitment to developing and maintaining academic programs of distinction serving a variety of students.
- Possess the ability to communicate effectively with students, alumni, donors, clinical partners, parents, and other faculty to promote positive relations and encourage enrollment.
- Have a thorough knowledge of instructional educational methods and techniques. Coordinate, plan, organize, and instruct courses as assigned. Have the ability to teach the course material in ways that maximize student learning.
- Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
- Utilize available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet and other interactive technology, when appropriate.
- Play an active role in the maintenance of academic standards and in the development of educational policy and of curriculum areas within the discipline including the initiation and development of subject material.
- Maintain a program of personal and professional development appropriate for areas of responsibility.
- Ensure that assigned classes and office hours are held as scheduled.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
- Work effectively as a team member.
- Carry out all responsibilities and objectives in a professional manner.
- Maintain professionalism when dealing with all faculty, staff, students and other constituencies.
- Accept and render constructive criticism in a professional manner.
- Adhere to the policies and procedures established by St. Bonaventure University.
Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled
Abundance of Time off
Tuition Remission
- 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents
- 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
- 50% for spouse (ground programs only)
Full Benefit package
- 403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
- Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card
- Dental Insurance
- Employer Paid Life insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Employer Paid Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
Other Perks
- Free access to campus fitness center
- 2 free Division 1 Men's & Women's Basketball Season tickets
- Golf course membership discount
- Other National and Local discounts available
