Assistant Professor of Nursing / Nurse Practitioner Program Development Faculty

AVAILABLE: Immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

SALARY/RANK: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is potentially a tenure track position.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Nursing, current unencumbered certification and licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in Pennsylvania, or a multi-state NP license required, in addition to 3 years of advanced practice clinical experience. Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field preferred. The successful candidate will possess knowledge of graduate nursing education standards and accreditation processes, strong communication, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Experience with CCNE, ACEN, state board approval, or other accreditation/regulatory processes and experience with online/hybrid instruction, simulation, or clinical education desired.

As a Christian University, Waynesburg University hires as full-time faculty only persons who profess faith in Jesus Christ and demonstrate that faith in a manner consistent with the mission and institutional commitments of the University.

RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will have a primary focus on the development, implementation, and approval of a new Nurse Practitioner (NP) program. This position requires an innovative and collaborative nurse educator with experience in graduate nursing education, curriculum development, accreditation, and academic leadership. The position will play a key role in designing and advancing a high-quality Nurse Practitioner program that aligns with institutional goals, accreditation standards, and regional workforce needs. In addition to supporting program development and approval processes, the faculty member will contribute to undergraduate and/or graduate nursing education, student mentorship, and departmental initiatives by teaching undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses in classroom, online, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings, participate in curriculum revision, assessment, and continuous quality improvement initiatives, and by supporting clinical placement development and cultivate partnerships with healthcare organizations and preceptors.

THE UNIVERSITY: Waynesburg University is a Christian higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Directed by its Christian values, the University provides opportunities for scholarship, leadership and service to all of our students through an academic foundation for life-long learning and compassionate contribution to others. Special care is taken to employ people who embody the values and perspectives of the institution in their teaching, their personal lives, and their relationships with students. The University is guided by a sound strategic vision and has served as a leader in service-learning, technology applications and student-centered learning among higher education institutions. The Waynesburg campus is located one hour from Pittsburgh. Waynesburg University is a member of the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities (APCU).

APPLICATION PROCESS: Candidates must submit a resume/cv, letter of interest, along with a written statement that articulates how the candidate intends to demonstrate his/her Christian faith through the Mission of the University, his/her professional responsibilities, relationships and the mentoring of students. Also include names/addresses/phone numbers of five references. Include transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable initially).

Apply to:

Human Resources Office
Waynesburg University
51 West College Street
Waynesburg, PA 15370

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