Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
D’Youville’s Patricia H. Garman School of Nursing is seeking an outstanding
candidate to join our faculty in a faculty position at the Clinical Assistant Professor rank to provide leadership in the areas of teaching,
service and scholarly activity. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Faculty rank will be commensurate with education
and qualifications.
Job Details
Faculty members in the Patricia H. Garman (PHG SON) School of Nursing are responsible
for the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs in a shared governance setting. Their responsibilities include
teaching, service, and scholarship. Teaching includes a variety of active teaching and learning strategies directed at meeting student
individual learning styles and includes but is not limited to lecture, lab/clinical teaching, on-line and hybrid instruction. D’Youville
ascribes to the Boyer model of scholarship, including the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application, implementation, and engagement.
Faculty engage in a variety of service activities to support the D’Youville and its School of Nursing, the profession, and the community.
Regular activities include holding office hours, attending meetings of teams in the School of Nursing as well as college-wide teams,
mentoring students, serving on departmental and college committees, and engagement in college and community service opportunities.
Qualifications
- (Preferred) Applicants hold an earned doctorate in nursing or a closely related field from an
institutionally accredited college or university. - Master’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program.
- Unencumbered RN license to practice in New York, or licensure in another state in the US with eligibility for licensure in New
York. - Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Three to five years of academic experience in
nursing in the higher education setting, with a record of teaching, service, and research.
Distinguished Features of The
Applicant (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
- Demonstrate a beginning level (Clinical Assistant Professor) of an active and
visible practice of scholarly and creative research. - Participate in scholarly activities that contribute to the nursing and
academic disciplines - Engage in professional development activities to maintain currency in nursing practice
- Creating an
inclusive learning climate for students of diverse backgrounds - Be focused on student success
- Possess academic and
experiential expertise in an area of the discipline of Nursing with an emphasis on engaging and innovative pedagogy - Be
student-centric and service-minded - Ability to work collaboratively in teams
- Provide effective classroom, instruction in
courses required by a diverse student population and in multiple degree programs - Contribute to the development, implementation and
evaluation of School of Nursing academic programs - Assist with accreditation activities
- Serve as an active member and in
leadership positions for School of Nursing and D’Youville Standing Committees with regular, predictable attendance at meetings as scheduled - Have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods in the instructional setting and the dexterity to operate a computer and
telephone - Be capable of performing light to moderate lifting, pushing, or pulling of equipment
- Maintain professional
competence and certification (if applicable) in specialty area - Advise and mentor nursing students
- Hold on-campus office
hours as outlined by the School of Nursing - Possess clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
- Have the
ability to interact and establish excellent interpersonal and collaborative relationships with students, faculty, administrators, staff, the
Dean, School of Nursing Leadership team, and the larger D’Youville community - Participate in strategic planning initiatives within
the School of Nursing to build programs and resources, affiliate to create new opportunities, and innovate to transform nursing education
How to Apply
Candidates should submit:
- A cover letter describing interest in the position and
demonstrating alignment of education and experiences with the qualifications for the position - A current curriculum vitae including
education, experience, publications, presentations, licensure, and certification (as applicable).
Applications accepted
through Prism HR, Indeed
About the Institution:
D’Youville is a highly regarded private university and
research institution with a rich history located on the vibrant West Side of Buffalo adjacent to a growing downtown with year-round cultural
events and outdoor recreation. While preparing students for the 21st-century, D’Youville excels at helping students reach their career goals
as change agents, doing well for themselves and their communities by doing good. Under the leadership of President Lorrie Clemo, the
university is moving boldly forward through a dynamic and integrated planning process to strengthen the institution and positively impact
the student experience and surrounding community.
Founded in 1908, the Grey Nuns named the college after the Patron Saint Marguerite
D’Youville and committed to making it a compassionate place of learning for those from underrepresented populations. That commitment and
tradition continue today. D’Youville was the first college in Western New York to offer baccalaureate degree programs for women. With a long
Catholic history, D’Youville welcomes students of every culture, background, and faith and is a place where different faith traditions can
be openly shared and respected. Coeducational since 1971, D’Youville strives to expand opportunities for diverse learners, including adults,
first-generation, low-income, and other students historically underrepresented in higher education.
Today, D’Youville features an
urban, growing campus community of 3,000 students and offers more than 50 majors in undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies including
advanced certificates and accelerated learning programs. Featuring degrees in healthcare, business, and the liberal arts, D’Youville
encourages students to balance their learning with activities that integrate community service with coursework. D’Youville’s proud graduates
have the academic strengths necessary for careers that make a difference and the skills to be leaders for the world. All job offers are
contingent upon legal authorization to be employed in NYS as determined by NYS DOL. To learn more about D’Youville, please visit http://www.dyu.edu/
D’Youville University continues to grow its commitment to Diversity, EQUITY, and Inclusion. Remaining true to the teachings of our
Patroness, St. Marguerite d’Youville, we seek to selflessly and compassionately contribute to humanity by improving the lives of
individuals and society through education. D’Youville University was founded to extend a hand to those in need and equip them, through
education, with the skills necessary to change the world.
