Nursing Faculty, Nursing Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents (Pediatrics)

Calvin University•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Calvin University invites applications for a full-time regular faculty member in the Nursing Department to teach Nursing Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents (Pediatrics), beginning January 2027, pending administrative approval. The opening is at the assistant professor rank. Faculty typically teach 24 semester hours per academic year. Faculty are expected to grow in Reformed Christian commitment, pursue an active scholarly agenda, teach effectively, and serve the university, department, students, and wider community. Candidates must affirm their commitment to Calvin University's educational mission as a Christian liberal arts university in the Reformed tradition, affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church. The university provides faculty development opportunities to support these commitments. The Nursing Department educates professionals and leaders who serve as community partners and advocate for health transformation and health equity among diverse populations. It is known for community engagement through Community Based Participatory Research with five diverse communities in the greater Grand Rapids area. The department is launching a curriculum in fall 2026 based on Competency Based Education principles and the latest version of The Essentials. Its BSN program is fully accredited, and the department partners with community agencies and acute care networks.

Requirements

Vibrant Christian faith and dedication to integrating faith with the field of study.
An active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan, or an active, unencumbered RN license in another U.S. state and eligibility for Michigan licensure by endorsement.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
An active stream of relevant research and publication.
Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
Commitment to the Christian faith and to integrating faith, learning, and student development.
Awareness and commitment to establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity, including race, gender, physical limitations, class, and religious perspectives.

Nice To Haves

A PhD or DNP in Nursing or a related field.
A master's degree and a minimum of five years' experience; candidates with these qualifications will also be considered.
Experience teaching using a variety of methods and instructional technology.
Broad interdisciplinary interests.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to integrate questions of meaning, significance, and ethics into course content.
Deep commitment to engaging students beyond the classroom.

Responsibilities

Teach Nursing Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents (Pediatrics).
Typically teach 24 semester hours per academic year.
Teach effectively at the undergraduate level.
Pursue an active scholarly agenda, including relevant research and publication.
Serve the university, department, students, and wider community.
Grow in Reformed Christian commitment and integrate faith, learning, and student development.