| Location | Duquesne, PA |
Position Number: 330203
Duquesne University School of Nursing (SON) is a widely recognized pioneer in nursing education, having created Pennsylvania's first BSN program in 1937 and the nation's first online nursing PhD program in 1997. Today, our school is endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC), and our graduate programs have been ranked nationally by US News & World Report. Our nursing faculty is dedicated to creating an educational environment grounded in the practice of ethical, holistic, and culturally competent and congruent care for vulnerable populations. To learn more about Duquesne University and the School of Nursing, visit: www.duq.edu/nursing.
Due to unprecedented growth, the SON is currently seeking one Full-Time faculty for a 9-month, non-tenure track position at any rank (clinical assistant professor, clinical associate professor or clinical professor) starting August 2026. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach Behavioral Health Nursing and across multiple levels of the curriculum and engage in collaborative scholarship.
Minimum Requirements:
PhD or DNP
Clinical and teaching experience in Behavioral Health Nursing
Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania
Teaching philosophy commensurate with Duquesne University''s mission and values
Minimum Requirements:
PhD or DNP
Clinical and teaching experience in Behavioral Health Nursing
Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania
Teaching philosophy commensurate with Duquesne University''s mission and values
Preferred Qualifications:
A DNP or PhD in nursing
Preference will be given to the candidate with successful teaching experience at the university or college level - to include online instruction in Behavioral Health Nursing
Demonstrated commitment to the profession as evidenced in record of professional leadership or public service, and scholarship
Certification in advanced practice for area of teaching preferred
Alternatively, the applicants may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the Mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, a letter of intent that addresses reasons for application to the position, philosophy of teaching and statement on scholarship, resume/CV, and contact information for a minimum of three professional references.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.