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.
ABSN Pediatric Health Nurse Faculty
The Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) invites applications from doctorally-prepared candidates for a full-time, on-campus faculty position with primary teaching responsibilities within the School’s Accelerated Bachelors of Science Nursing (ABSN) program. Well-qualified candidates should have expertise in Pediatric Health. Primary teaching responsibilities may include wellness/health promotion, health assessment and the nursing care of children in acute care settings. The delivery of the ABSN curriculum is via face-to-face, on-campus courses and clinical instruction at local facilities. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience as a clinical nurse in an inpatient pediatric setting, and hold an active registered nurse license. Background in Pediatric Health is required. A minimum of two years of experience teaching at the undergraduate level is desired. Candidates will also show evidence of a developing program of scholarship. Faculty appointment for this position will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level on Track II (a non-tenure earning practice/clinical track) depending on candidate’s qualifications. For more information and application instructions click here.
ABSN Maternal/Women's Health Nursing Faculty
The Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) invites applications from doctorally-prepared candidates for a full-time, on-campus faculty position with primary teaching responsibilities within the School’s Accelerated Bachelors of Science Nursing (ABSN) program. Well-qualified candidates should have expertise in Maternal/Women’s Health. Primary teaching responsibilities may include wellness/health promotion, health assessment and the nursing care of women in acute care settings. The delivery of the ABSN curriculum is via face-to-face, on-campus courses and clinical instruction at local facilities. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience as a clinical nurse, preferably in an obstetrical setting, and hold an active registered nurse license. Background in Maternal/Women’s Health is required. A minimum of two years of experience teaching at the undergraduate level is desired. Candidates will also show evidence of a developing program of scholarship. Faculty appointment for this position will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level on Track II (a non-tenure earning practice/clinical track) depending on candidate’s qualifications. For more information and application instructions click here.
Distinguished Professor
The Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) invites applications from senior nurse scientists with a consistent history of federal funding over a sustained period of time demonstrating a well-established program of research. Successful candidates will have a PhD or DNSc and will be a highly accomplished federally-funded nurse researcher with evidence of strong potential for continued funding. Teaching contributions and research mentorship are expected, as are continued research productivity and scholarly contributions. Eligible candidates must currently be at the rank of professor and eligible for appointment at the rank of tenured Distinguished Professor at Duke University. For more information about this position and application instructions click here.
Leadership and Health Systems Faculty
The Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) 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 and Doctorate of Nursing Practice programs. The individual selected for this position will fulfill a significant role in our MSN Leadership and Health Systems specialty area and will make substantive contributions to the overall development of leadership and management expertise throughout our academic programs. Well-qualified applicants will be clinically experienced, demonstrate a commitment to teaching and practice, and be an experienced nursing leader. Candidates will have executive level nursing and health system leadership and management experience in the delivery of nursing services within the past five years. Senior executive level responsibility for the practice of nursing within a complex health care organization and/or system, including financial and human resource management is highly recommended. Experience teaching at the graduate level is preferred. Candidates will also show evidence of a program of scholarship. Candidates must be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in North Carolina. Faculty appointment for this position will be made at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level on Track II (a non-tenure earning practice/clinical track), depending on the candidate’s qualifications. For more information and application instructions click here.
Nurse Anesthesia Faculty
The Duke University School of Nursing invites applications for a faculty position in the Nurse Anesthesia Program. The faculty member is responsible for participating in a faculty role that includes supporting didactic instruction in on-campus and online environments, and engaging clinical partners in the development of DNP scholarly project partnerships. The faculty member will also serve as a DNP scholarly project chair and/or committee member, participate in the student admissions process, participate in clinical education responsibilities, and teach across the nurse anesthesia program curriculum. This is a full time, twelve-month, on-campus position. Faculty appointment for this position will be made at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level to a tenure earning or non-tenure earning position in accordance with the candidate’s experience. Qualified candidates will possess a doctoral degree, be at least 5 years beyond initial certification in nurse anesthesia, currently active in clinical practice as a CRNA, and have graduate level teaching experience; they will be eligible for licensure as an RN in North Carolina. The well-qualified candidate will possess a record of scholarship and demonstrate a commitment to service to the profession. For more information and application instructions click here.