Assistant Professor, Nursing

Dominican University•River Forest, IL

4d•$91,000 - $96,000•Onsite

About The Position

Dominican University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing, beginning January 11, 2027. The faculty member reports to the Executive Director of Nursing and is expected to teach 21 credit hours each academic year, provide academic advising, and supervise clinical learning. In addition to teaching, the role includes scholarship and service, such as participation in department, college, and university committees, professional organizations, and community service. The successful candidate will contribute to excellence and innovation in teaching and service while supporting the university’s mission and values. The role calls for inclusive, student-centered, and adaptive learning environments, and opportunities for students to participate in high-impact practices. The faculty member will teach in didactic, simulation laboratory, and clinical settings; contribute to curriculum and policy development; support student recruitment, retention, progression, and advising; and engage in scholarship and professional activities. Dominican University is a Catholic comprehensive teaching university in River Forest, Illinois, with an additional campus in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution committed to expanding educational opportunities for Latinx students and students from historically underrepresented groups. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background investigation.

Requirements

Doctorate in Nursing.
Background in medical-surgical nursing with a specialty in Pediatrics.
Unencumbered State of Illinois Professional Registered Nurse license.
At least 3 years of current nursing practice experience.
Ability to teach nursing content to undergraduate nursing students.
Ability to integrate appropriate technology and software in teaching.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body.
Commitment to excellence in teaching and evidence of scholarly or creative activity.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of undergraduate teaching excellence.
Experience teaching, mentoring, or advising students from diverse backgrounds or underserved populations.
Ability to foster diversity and inclusion in the curriculum or discipline.
Online course development and teaching experience.
College teaching experience.
Experience in simulation.
Teaching experience appropriate to the level of appointment.
Experience serving diverse, multicultural populations and/or research related to those populations.
Ability to conduct research and publication that engages undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in didactic, simulation laboratory, and clinical teaching areas.
Assist with curriculum development, implementation, and systematic evaluation planning.
Participate in student recruitment, retention, and successful progression within the program.
Assist in developing and implementing admission, progression, and graduation policies.
Mentor, advise, and register students for nursing courses.
Partner with the Director of the Simulation Education Center to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical scenarios in the simulation laboratory.
Work with diverse students and community populations and build a culturally diverse, inclusive educational environment.
Provide student assistance, including academic advising.
Participate in curriculum review and development, program reviews, and student outcomes assessment.
Attend university functions, including commencement, convocation, and faculty, committee, and departmental meetings.
Participate on university committees as assigned.
Participate in scheduled orientation and registration programs.
Engage in continuing scholarship and professional activities, including contributions to the discipline, professional organizations and societies, public service, and the professional growth and development of the university community.
Provide university service that promotes collaboration and community building, including organizational initiatives, campus events, community outreach, and staff-driven activities and groups.