What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner Nursing Faculty - Full Time - Non-Tenure Stream position at University of Pittsburgh?
The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, non-tenure stream, Family Nurse Practitioner faculty position in the Department of Health Promotion and Development.
This Appointment-Stream position will be a full-time faculty member in the Health Promotion and Development department in the School of Nursing, who will be responsible for teaching, clinical instruction, scholarship, and service. Responsibilities will include teaching and mentoring students in both the classroom and clinical setting, contributing to course development and delivery, and supporting student learning, professional development, and readiness for practice. Expectations also include active and sustained engagement in scholarship, clinical innovation, and dissemination through publications and presentations. The faculty member will also participate in service activities that support the School, University, profession, and community, contributing to committees, professional organizations, clinical partnerships, and community-based initiatives in alignment with the mission of the institution. Other duties may be assigned based on department needs. Faculty members receive dedicated time and resources to ensure they can successfully conduct their program of research, disseminate their research, and develop professionally. Faculty promotion opportunities are available for all ranks.
Qualifications for these non-tenure stream faculty positions include a doctorate in nursing and eligibility for RN licensure in Pennsylvania. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Faculty Requirements In The Appointment Stream (Non-Tenure Stream)
Since its founding in 1939, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing has provided faculty and students with the resources and support to generate new healthcare knowledge and the educational foundation to conduct evidence-based practice, engage in scholarly activities, and translate knowledge to improve the delivery of healthcare in Pennsylvania, the nation, and throughout the world.
As one of the nation's elite schools of nursing, Pitt Nursing receives millions of dollars in NIH grant funding each year, and U.S. News & World Report highly ranks multiple academic programs. A complete list of rankings for the School of Nursing can be found at: www.nursing.pitt.edu/about/our-rankings.
About The University Of Pittsburgh
Named a "New Ivy" by Forbes, the University of Pittsburgh is internationally recognized as a center of learning, innovation, and research. Pitt shares a campus with the world-class healthcare enterprise, UPMC. Collaboration between Pitt and UPMC results in an environment of interdisciplinary research and education, cutting-edge evidence-based practice, and an infrastructure that fosters career development and sustained successes.
Apply Now
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates should apply online at https://www.join.pitt.edu/ and search for requisition number: 26006518. For more information on the School of Nursing, visit www.nursing.pitt.edu.
As part of your application, please provide a statement of your area of scholarship and why you believe you will be successful at Pitt Nursing.
Reasons To Work At Pitt
The University offers exceptional benefits that include education benefits, health and wellness benefits, and a generous retirement plan. There are also generous tuition and educational benefits. Information about these and other benefits can be found on the University's HR website: Benefits | Human Resources | University of Pittsburgh
Nurs-Health Promotion & Development
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Bargaining Unit Eligibility
This position may be bargaining unit eligible
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Attachments
Curriculum Vitae, Other (see posting for additional details)
This Appointment-Stream position will be a full-time faculty member in the Health Promotion and Development department in the School of Nursing, who will be responsible for teaching, clinical instruction, scholarship, and service. Responsibilities will include teaching and mentoring students in both the classroom and clinical setting, contributing to course development and delivery, and supporting student learning, professional development, and readiness for practice. Expectations also include active and sustained engagement in scholarship, clinical innovation, and dissemination through publications and presentations. The faculty member will also participate in service activities that support the School, University, profession, and community, contributing to committees, professional organizations, clinical partnerships, and community-based initiatives in alignment with the mission of the institution. Other duties may be assigned based on department needs. Faculty members receive dedicated time and resources to ensure they can successfully conduct their program of research, disseminate their research, and develop professionally. Faculty promotion opportunities are available for all ranks.
Qualifications for these non-tenure stream faculty positions include a doctorate in nursing and eligibility for RN licensure in Pennsylvania. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Faculty Requirements In The Appointment Stream (Non-Tenure Stream)
- Assistant Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required. B) Demonstrated expertise in the indicated area of family nurse practitioner nursing; C) Certification as an Family Nurse Practitioner or eligibility to sit for a board exam; D) Evidence of or potential for a sustained and impactful program of scholarship. E) Evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring, and contributing to a learning environment that values evidence-based practice.
- Associate Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required. B) Demonstrated expertise in the indicated area of family nurse practitioner nursing; C) Certification as an Family Nurse Practitioner or eligibility to sit for a board exam; D) Evidence of a sustained and impactful program of scholarship that is nationally recognized. E) Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring, and contributing to a learning environment that values evidence-based practice. F) Evidence of or potential for leadership in the field.
- Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required. B) Demonstrated expertise in the indicated area of family nurse practitioner nursing; C) Certification as an Family Nurse Practitioner or eligibility to sit for a board exam; D) Evidence of a sustained and impactful program of scholarship that is internationally recognized. E) Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring, and contributing to a learning environment that values evidence-based practice. F) Evidence of leadership in the field.
Since its founding in 1939, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing has provided faculty and students with the resources and support to generate new healthcare knowledge and the educational foundation to conduct evidence-based practice, engage in scholarly activities, and translate knowledge to improve the delivery of healthcare in Pennsylvania, the nation, and throughout the world.
As one of the nation's elite schools of nursing, Pitt Nursing receives millions of dollars in NIH grant funding each year, and U.S. News & World Report highly ranks multiple academic programs. A complete list of rankings for the School of Nursing can be found at: www.nursing.pitt.edu/about/our-rankings.
About The University Of Pittsburgh
Named a "New Ivy" by Forbes, the University of Pittsburgh is internationally recognized as a center of learning, innovation, and research. Pitt shares a campus with the world-class healthcare enterprise, UPMC. Collaboration between Pitt and UPMC results in an environment of interdisciplinary research and education, cutting-edge evidence-based practice, and an infrastructure that fosters career development and sustained successes.
Apply Now
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates should apply online at https://www.join.pitt.edu/ and search for requisition number: 26006518. For more information on the School of Nursing, visit www.nursing.pitt.edu.
As part of your application, please provide a statement of your area of scholarship and why you believe you will be successful at Pitt Nursing.
Reasons To Work At Pitt
The University offers exceptional benefits that include education benefits, health and wellness benefits, and a generous retirement plan. There are also generous tuition and educational benefits. Information about these and other benefits can be found on the University's HR website: Benefits | Human Resources | University of Pittsburgh
Nurs-Health Promotion & Development
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Bargaining Unit Eligibility
This position may be bargaining unit eligible
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Attachments
Curriculum Vitae, Other (see posting for additional details)