Assistant Professor, Nursing (Non-Tenure Track)

Job description

Assistant Professor, Nursing (Non-Tenure Track)

As part of the application you will be required to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential. La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees' dependents (after completing the required years of service).

Position Details

Position Overview

Position Title - Assistant Professor, Nursing (Non-Tenure Track)

Department - - Nursing Undergraduate

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 Date

Position Description/Posting Details

Posting Number - FA203PST

Position Summary - The Nursing Program within the School of Nursing and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position (9-month appointment) with teaching responsibilities across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Candidates with diverse areas of expertise are encouraged to apply, with particular interest in those specializing in pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, psychiatric/mental health, obstetrics, and pediatrics.

Essential Duties - Teach assigned courses and prepare course materials consistent with departmental learning objectives. Participate in program, school, and University committees for service in line with program expectations. Establish an active research agenda in line with program expectations. Provide academic advising for students, including mentorship, guidance, and support. Attend department, school, and University meetings and functions including student recruitment events, commencement ceremonies and related activities, and other related initiatives.

Secondary Responsibilities - Familiarity with varied instructional delivery methods. Familiarity with the AACN Essentials (2021) and competency-based education.

Required Qualifications - Doctoral degree in nursing or an appropriate discipline from an accredited institution. Current registered nurse license in Pennsylvania or multistate. A minimum of five years recent classroom and clinical experience. Evidence of scholarship, other than the doctoral dissertation, may be demonstrated by contributions to the professional literature, presentations at national, state, or local meetings and/or grantsmanship. Demonstrated record of professional and clinical experience, teaching, and curriculum development. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Participation in School and/or University Committees. Participation in professional organizations at local, state, or national levels.

Preferred Qualifications - Familiarity with varied instructional delivery methods is preferred. Familiarity with the AACN Essentials (2021) and competency-based education.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours - Evening and weekend work may be required at times, including for student recruitment events, commencement ceremonies and related activities, and other departmental initiatives.

Special Instructions to Applicant - As part of the application you will be required to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential. La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees' dependents (after completing the required years of service).

Posting Information

Application Open Date - 04/17/2026

Application Close Date - 12/31/2026

Application Open To - Internal and External Applicants

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Teaching Evaluations

Transcript(s)

Writing Sample/Publications (PDF)

Optional Documents

Worksite address

philadelphia, PA, 19117, US

Who can apply

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