Clinical Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
Washington, DC 20064
Clinical Assistant Professor
The School of Nursing at The Catholic University of America seeks to fill an approved part-time 10-month, Clinical Assistant Professor (Assistant Professor of Practice) position to begin Fall 2018.
The SON is CCNE accredited and has over 750 students enrolled in BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs. Our MSN, DNP, and PhD programs are also offered on-line. Founded in 1935, The Catholic University of America has a long tradition of graduating nurses as expert clinicians, leaders, researchers, and academics. The Nurse Practitioner programs, initiated in the 1970’s, were among the first in the nation.Moreover, The Catholic University of America boasts a beautiful campus in the heart of Washington DC, the nation’s capital, a center of health care, higher education, culture, and history.
We seek candidates who understand, are enthusiastic about, and will make a significant contribution to the mission of the University, which reads as follows: “As the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, founded and sponsored by the bishops of the country with the approval of the Holy See, The Catholic University of America is committed to being a comprehensive Catholic and American institution of higher learning, faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ as handed on by the Church. Dedicated to advancing the dialogue between faith and reason, The Catholic University of America seeks to discover and impart the truth through excellence in teaching and research, all in service to the Church, the nation and the world.”
Minimum Qualifications: National certification as an Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care (PNP-AC) with more than two years of recent clinical experience; preferably earned nursing doctoral degree (PhD/DNP or equivalent), eligible for state licensure as a nurse practitioner, experience in teaching in nurse practitioner programs,academic administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated ability to function effectively in large, complex organization and to work productively and collaboratively with individuals and groups.
Responsibilities:As faculty, the individual will work closely with the Director of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) program to collaborate in developing, delivering, and evaluating a new on-campus and on-line MSN PNP-AC program. The role will involve development of and teaching courses, evaluating student progression and program outcomes, and participating in campus residencies. The individual will also assist students with coordination of their clinical practicums. As the clinical coordinator, the faculty member will work closely with SON staff and faculty in identifying contractual needs, maintaining accurate contract files, and facilitating communication with health care agencies and preceptors. In addition, the individual is expected to participate in service requirements within the school, university, and professional organizations. Travel to campus and student sites will be required.
Application requirements include:
-A curriculum vitae
-Two letters of recommendation
-A one- to two-page personal statement indicating how your research, teaching, and service will make a distinctive contribution to our University’s mission and to the vision of Catholic education outlined in the Apostolic Constitution on Catholic Universities Ex Corde Ecclesiae, which can be found here:
The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making the final offer of employment.
Please forward all application documents to Dr. Petra Goodman, Chair of the Search Committee, School of Nursing, at .
The Catholic University of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.