Faculty Opportunities

Through strategic leadership, the past few years have marked a time of unparalleled growth for the Duke University School of Nursing, particularly in its educational offerings. Two doctoral degree programs were established—a PhD program in 2006 and a DNP program in 2008—and recently the ABSN program's student enrollment was significantly increased. DUSON is at the forefront of nursing education, and the recruitment of outstanding individuals to its faculty is paramount to the continued fulfillment of the School's educational priorities and in its mission to advance nursing science and prepare future nursing leaders. We invite the best and brightest educators, practitioners and researchers to consider our faculty opportunities.

The School's Faculty Search Committee considers applications in light of a specific faculty opportunity. All applicants should reference the faculty opportunity that she/he is interested in pursuing in their letter of interest.

Associate Dean, Academic Affairs

After five years of academic program expansion, the Duke University School of Nursing seeks an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs who will lead in developing its programs toward centers of excellence. The School has advanced an impressive academic agenda across its four degree programs (ABSN, MSN, DNP and PhD). This is an outstanding opportunity for a nurse educator with a history of progressive responsibility in academic administration who, as a member of the School’s senior leadership team, will direct the activities of an innovative academic community.
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Health Policy

The Duke University School of Nursing invites applications for a full-time faculty position that will have primary responsibility for teaching health policy in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. The DNP program currently has over 100 matriculated students. Experience with both online and on-campus teaching is preferred. The successful candidate for this position will have an earned doctoral degree in nursing, or a closely related field. The ideal candidate will have a record of scholarship and experience in health policy, health management, health economics and health equity and access. Teaching experience in graduate academic programs is highly desirable. An appreciation for the linkages between education, practice, research and service is strongly preferred. Faculty appointment to rank and series will be made in accordance with the candidate’s experience and career goals – candidates eligible for appointment to the tenure track will have an independent program of research.
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Accelerated BSN - Adult Health

The Duke University School of Nursing invites applications for two full-time faculty positions that will have primary teaching responsibilities within its ABSN Program. In 2010, expansion plans for the ABSN program introduced a second spring entry point for students, and additional faculty members are essential to support the consequent increase in program enrollment and to contribute to the program and School’s continued growth and success. Faculty opportunities are available immediately for candidates with current clinical expertise in adult health.
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Senior Researcher

The Duke University School of Nursing invites applications from faculty candidates with a career commitment to research and teaching. Candidates eligible for appointment at a senior rank will have a well-established program of funded research. Faculty appointment will be made at the Professor level on either the research or tenure track. Teaching contributions are expected as is continued research productivity. Doctoral preparation is required.
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Assistant Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program

The Duke University School of Nursing invites applications for the position of Assistant Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program. The Assistant Program Director is responsible for participating in didactic instruction in on-campus and online environments, student admissions, evaluating students and managing clinical sites. This is a full-time, twelve-month position. Faculty appointment for this position will be made at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level in accordance with the candidate’s experience and career goals.
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Statistician

The Duke University School of Nursing invites applications from doctorally prepared candidates with advanced statistical skills for a full-time research track or tenure track faculty position in the School. Responsibilities include providing statistical consultation to faculty and doctoral students for their research, serving as the statistical investigator on funded and unfunded research projects, teaching doctoral statistics courses, serving on PhD dissertation and DNP capstone project committees, and assisting with the development of grant proposals (conducting power analyses and preparing data analysis plans). Faculty appointment to rank and series will be made in accordance with the candidate’s experience and career goals – candidates eligible for appointment to the tenure track will have an independent program of research.
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Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner

The Duke University School of Nursing invites applications from doctorally prepared candidates for a full-time faculty position with primary teaching responsibilities within the School’s master’s program. The well-qualified candidate will be certified as a family or adult nurse practitioner and eligible for licensure as an advanced practice nurse in North Carolina. Two to three years experience teaching at the graduate level and experiences teaching and caring for diverse populations are desirable. Faculty appointment for this position will be made at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level on the clinical track. Joint appointments are negotiable.
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Clinical Education Coordinator - Full Time

The Duke University School of Nursing invites applications for the position of Clinical Education Coordinator. The Clinical Education Coordinator (CEC) is primarily responsible for the support and coordination of all COA-approved clinical sites, preceptors, and scheduling of nurse anesthesia students’ clinical experiences. This is a full-time, twelve-month position.
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Assistant Director at One of Five Diploma Schools of Nursing for Rwanda Health Human Resources Program

The Duke University School of Nursing invites applications for one of five Assistant Director positions for the five diploma schools of nursing and midwifery in Rwanda. Successful candidates will work with the dean and faculty members of the assigned school to improve teaching, integrate simulation into the curriculum, lecture in area(s) of expertise, and address all other functional aspects of the school. The position will also work with clinical mentors at the clinical sites associated with the assigned school to provide in-service education in nursing and midwifery. Faculty appointments will be made to the clinical track at the rank of assistant professor.
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Infection Control Nurse Educator for Rwanda Health Human Resources Program

The Duke University School of Nursing invites applications for an Infection Control Nurse Educator. This position will be a shared resource assigned to the referral and provincial hospitals, which serve as clinical placement sites for the majority of Rwandan nursing and midwifery students. Responsibilities include developing a training course for infection control nurses (ICN) at each institution; consulting on the development and implementation of written IC protocols at clinical sites; consulting with the Faculty of Nursing Science and with the faculty at the five diploma programs to incorporate updates to IC protocols into clinical curricula and nursing skills lab; collaborating with ICNs in offering in-service for institutional staff; and collaborating with hospital administration regarding meeting IC standards consistent with accreditation requirements. Faculty appointment will be made on the clinical track at the assistant professor rank.
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Nurse Mentor/Clinical Preceptor for Rwanda Health Human Resources Program

The Duke University School of Nursing invites applications for positions as Nurse Mentor/Clinical Preceptor in Operating Room nursing, especially, and in the areas of Adult, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Midwifery, and Public Health nursing. Employed faculty will be assigned to teaching facilities throughout Rwanda, which serve as clinical placement sites for the majority of Rwandan nursing and midwifery students from the Faculty of Nursing Science (BS nursing and post-basic nursing programs) and the country’s five diploma schools of nursing and midwifery. Faculty appointments will be made to the clinical track at the assistant professor rank.
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