The School of Nursing is committed to sustaining an inclusive environment that embraces, celebrates and benefits from the uniqueness of each of our community members. This commitment is based on our belief that the dignity of each human being is to be respected and nurtured. We value each individual’s unique attributes, behaviors and values, recognizing that each of us is influenced by our environment, social norms, cultural values, past experiences, religious beliefs and life choices. Since we also believe that human beings exist in relation to one another, the emphasis on community building and celebration of differences serves to strengthen our ties to one another.
Statement of Diversity | Academic Philosophy
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 (listed below) that she/he is interested in pursuing in their letter of interest.
Associate Dean of Academic Innovation and Outcomes
THE ROLE: The Associate Dean will have overarching responsibilities that involve managing the development, implementation, evaluation, and refinement of the curriculum across academic programs. This includes ensuring alignment with the School's Strategic Plan and collaborating with the Vice Dean of Academic Affairs and other academic leaders to formulate strategies that position DUSON as a leader in educational innovation and excellence, with a focus on health equity and social justice. This is a 50% teaching and 50% administrative role and faculty appointment will be made on either Track I (a tenure earning track) or Track II (a non-tenure earning practice track) at the associate professor or professor rank depending on the candidate’s qualifications.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will take the lead in driving initiatives for the introduction, promotion, and modeling of educational innovations addressing various facets of teaching and learning. In addition, they will strategically plan and assess programs designed for faculty, clinical instructors, and staff development educators from external institutions.
LEARN MORE: For information about this position, complete qualification list, and application instructions, please visit: Interfolio.
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Faculty Opportunity
THE ROLE: The Duke University School of Nursing invites applications from doctorally prepared candidates for a full-time, on-campus faculty position with primary teaching responsibilities within the School’s Master of Science in Nursing program. National Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP-PC/AG-PCNP) is required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Well qualified applicants will be clinically experienced, demonstrate a commitment to teaching and practice, and be eligible for approval to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina. Candidates will be actively engaged in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP clinical practice for a minimum of one year. Two to three years of experience teaching at the graduate level and experience teaching and caring for populations in primary or adult specialty care settings are preferred. Candidates will also show evidence of a developed program of scholarship. Faculty appointment for this position will be made at the Assistant or Associate Professor level on either Track I (tenure earning) or Track II (a non-tenure earning practice/clinical track), depending on the candidate’s qualifications.
LEARN MORE: For information about this position, complete qualification list, and application instructions, please visit: Interfolio.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Faculty Opportunity
THE ROLE: We are currently seeking applications for an experienced Doctorally-Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) with demonstrated leadership and a record of evidenced-based practice innovation to join the faculty of our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Candidate preference will be given to those that hold National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner and have a record of faculty service, though candidates with Executive Leadership skills will be considered. The primary responsibilities of this role include teaching core DNP courses and mentoring DNP students. The courses are taught in a distance-based (online) format that includes on-campus activities once per semester.
QUALIFICATIONS: Well-qualified applicants will demonstrate a record of success in graduate nursing education and evidence of leadership, advocacy efforts, and quality improvement implementation or evaluation projects. Two to three years of experience as a certified APRN that includes successful clinical teaching is recommended. Additionally, candidates must possess a proven track record in mentoring and collaborating with adult learners, specifically in advising DNP students who are completing quality improvement or health policy projects.
LEARN MORE: For information about this position, complete qualification list, and application instructions, please visit: Interfolio.