Graduate Faculty, Nursing Education

About This Role

Jefferson College of Nursing at Thomas Jefferson University is seeking a full-time graduate faculty member for its Lehigh Valley instructional site. This position supports the growth and delivery of graduate nursing programs, preparing advanced practice nurses, and contributes to academic excellence and innovation in nursing education.

Responsibilities

• Teach and evaluate graduate nursing students across classroom, simulation, online, and clinical learning environments
• Teach graduate nursing courses across programs, including graduate APRN core, support, nurse practitioner program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) courses, as assigned
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues and program leadership in course planning, curriculum implementation, and the ongoing development and evaluation of the graduate nursing curriculum
• Advise and mentor graduate nursing students, supporting academic progression and professional development
• Participate in program evaluation and continuous quality improvement, including assessment of student learning outcomes and program effectiveness
• Collaborate with program leadership and clinical partners to support high-quality clinical learning experiences, including identification and evaluation of clinical sites and preceptors
• Contribute to program compliance with accreditation, certification, and regulatory requirements, including participation in program review and reporting activities
• Serve on College and University committees and participate in governance and institutional activities
• Maintain clinical competence and professional engagement within area of specialty practice
• Engage in scholarly and professional activities consistent with faculty role expectations
• Support recruitment and outreach activities of the College
• Perform responsibilities in alignment with the mission, core values, and academic standards of the College of Nursing and Thomas Jefferson University
• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Enterprise

Requirements

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) required
• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university required
• Earned doctoral degree in nursing or related discipline preferred; candidates without a doctoral degree must be enrolled in a doctoral program
• Eligible for or currently licensed to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Demonstrated teaching experience in an accredited academic nursing program required, preferably in graduate nursing education
• Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies, curriculum development, and student evaluation in nursing education