Assistant / Associate Professor of Nursing & Director of Graduate Programs

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice. Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern’s core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education. Position Description The Program Director is responsible for curriculum development and revision, student recruitment, faculty development and mentoring. In addition, the Program Director will work closely with the Associate Dean of Nursing on accreditation and strategic planning for program development. Teaching responsibilities will be a requirement in this 11-month tenure line faculty position. Position Responsibilities Administrative Curriculum development and revision. Recruitment and hiring of faculty and staff. Faculty development and mentoring. Graduate student advising oversight. Recruitment and admission of students. Program accreditation. Strategic planning. Commitment to and support of the Christian beliefs, values and objectives of the University as embodied in its Doctrinal, Mission and Goal Statements. Teaching Holds faculty status within the School of Nursing. Graduate teaching as schedule allows and there is a need for instruction. Qualifications Master of Science in Nursing. Doctorate in Nursing or relevant field. Current Pennsylvania registered license or eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure. High level of organizational, managerial, and professional communication skills. Current knowledge and experience with curriculum design and online graduate education. Evidence of scholarship commensurate with a tenure line position. Experience with holistic or integrative nursing is preferred but not required. About Eastern University Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes are encouraged to apply. Background Checks Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position. Youth clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances: Affidavit FBI Criminal Record Check Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt. Statement of Non-Discrimination Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs. Reauthorization and Visa Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr