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Posting Number:20251254FPosition Title:Associate or Full Professor – Tenure EligiblePosition Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/9-monthsDepartment:232-NursingPosition Summary:
The M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing (FCN) at Villanova University invites applications from outstanding educators and scholars with a broad range of expertise especially candidates with experience in public health and climate change; care of vulnerable populations; education/simulation science; oncology; family care; adult health; psychiatric mental health; or care of those with emotional and physical disabilities are welcome to apply. This is a full-time 9-month faculty position.
The Fitzpatrick College of Nursing new strategic plan is guiding us to “become who we are not yet.” We invite talented individuals to join us on this journey!
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will:
• teach across academic levels,
• advise students across programs,
• participate in guiding student research and scholarly projects,
• mentor students and faculty,
• engage in and disseminate research and scholarly work,
• pursue funding opportunities,
• maintain active engagement in the College, University, and professional community.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Research-focused Doctorate in Nursing or closely related field.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Previous teaching experience in an academic nursing program.
• Strong record of external funding (for full professor).
• Teaching philosophy commensurate with Villanova University’s mission and values.
Preferred Qualifications:Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:
FCN is hiring for a faculty position at the full or associate professor rank. Applicants must be tenure-eligible. For full or associate professor rank, candidates must meet FCN and University criteria for appointment at the full or associate professor rank.
Applications must include a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae.
A statement on the candidate’s contributions to the University Mission and Enduring Commitments and a Philosophy of Teaching Statement are required at time of application.
Contact information for 3 individual references are required for all finalists. References will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation.
Required for appointment:
• Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• Evidence of professional liability insurance.
• Criminal background check clearance.
• FBI fingerprints and PA Child Abuse Clearances.
Posting Date:07/21/2025Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information:
Competitive.
Salary Band:Job Classification:faculty
