Practice Professor Position: Systems Leadership and Strategic Innovation

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Entrepreneurship, Health Science, Healthcare, Leadership, Mentoring, Nursing, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
25 days ago


The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing's Biobehavioral Health Sciences (BHS) Department seeks candidates for a Practice Track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.

Position Focus





This position prepares nurse leaders to drive transformative change in healthcare delivery. We define Systems Leadership as leading within learning health systems, facilitating interprofessional teams, and exercising role-based nursing authority. Strategic Innovation encompasses equity-centered design, digital and responsible transformation, venture creation and entrepreneurial approaches to translating evidence into practice.

About the Role





The faculty member will teach primarily in our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, with additional contributions to undergraduate and master's programs. Our DNP curriculum develops systems leaders through:



• Evidence-based practice innovation and quality improvement



• Interprofessional leadership and project management



• Entrepreneurial approaches to healthcare transformation



Responsibilities







• Teach and mentor students using multiple modalities (in-person, hybrid, online)



• Develop innovative curriculum that integrates real-world practice challenges



• Guide DNP scholarly projects focused on systems-level implementation



• Maintain active engagement with healthcare systems through practice or consultation


Required Qualifications





• Doctoral degree (PhD or DNP)



• RN licensure eligibility in Pennsylvania



• Healthcare systems leadership expertise in:



◦ Learning health systems and quality improvement



◦ Interprofessional team leadership



◦ Nursing scope of practice advancement



• Innovation strategy expertise in related areas including:



◦ Evidence-based practice implementation



◦ Design thinking principles



◦ System redesign projects







◦ Entrepreneurship and venture creation







◦ Digital and AI-driven transformation



• Substantial practice experience in leadership roles



• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum development



• Strong analytical and communication skills



Those interested should submit a cover letter and their curriculum vitae.




The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

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University of Pennsylvania

Penn's beautiful urban campus provides easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. We offer excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for you and your family, as well as generous retirement benefits, professional development opportunities and flexible work options. Penn is a diverse, multicultural learning community at the cutting edge of research and information technology. Click here to read more about why we're a Best Employer. Not only does Penn offer a unique environment within the city of Philadelphia to work, we also provide a wide array of employee benefits. From a competitive retirement program and comprehensive health care options to health promotion and wellness services and tuition assistance, there's a wealth of opportunities and resources available to you at Penn.

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