Practice Professor of Nursing-Sexual Reproductive Health & Nurse Midwifery

About the role

The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, one of 12 Schools in a highly ranked institution, is dedicated to the integration of interdisciplinary research, education, and practice. The Family and Community Health (FCH) Department seeks candidates for an associated faculty position on the non-tenure practice track. Individuals prepared at the doctoral level (PhD or DNP) are invited to apply for the Associated faculty (Practice Track at rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). Applicants must have content expertise in sexual reproductive health, women’s health, and/or nurse-midwifery.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Women’s Health Gender Related (WHGRNP) Nurse Practitioner program, Nurse-Midwifery program, BSN and MPN programs.
• Contribute to the Women’s Health/Gender-Related Nurse Practitioner program focusing on primary, sexual, and reproductive health care for women from adolescence through advanced years, promoting wellness.
• Contribute to the Nurse-Midwifery program preparing graduates for family‑centered, comprehensive midwifery care for healthy individuals and families.
• Support BSN and MPN programs that include sexual reproductive health and nursing of women and infants content.
• Assume teaching responsibilities in both entry‑to‑practice (BSN & MPN) and graduate programs.
• Engage in academic program leadership, curriculum development/evaluation, and teaching using multiple modalities (didactic, online).
• Work with an interprofessional audience of physicians and nurses.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania or eligibility to obtain one within the first semester of employment.
• For WHGRNP teaching: Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) license in Pennsylvania or eligibility, with acquisition within the first semester; current national board certification required.
• For Nurse‑Midwifery teaching: Certified Nurse‑Midwife (CNM) license in Pennsylvania or eligibility, with acquisition within the first semester; current certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) required.

Qualifications

• Academic teaching experience meeting Practice Professor track standards: consistently high‑level quality teaching evidenced by peer review and student evaluations.
• Ability to identify and apply creative teaching and evaluation methods within the SON curricular framework.
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development.
• Excellence in depth and breadth of knowledge in the content taught.
• Significant contributions to the design, implementation, and evaluation of programmatic educational offerings within the SON.
• Impact in area of expertise shown by a consistent record of publications, consultations, presentations, and panels at local and regional forums.
• Excellence in student advising and mentoring.
• Experience mentoring faculty in other tracks (e.g., lecturer positions) and/or teaching assistants.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assimilate numerous sources of complex information.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.