Nursing Instructional Faculty Multiple Positions

POSITION SUMMARY

The Temple University Barnett College of Public Health Department of Nursing invites applications for multiple non-tenure track appointments to teach in our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and/or Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs. These academic year (9 month) positions are at the rank of Clinical Instructor Instructor or Assistant Professor of Instruction with rank and track dependent upon qualifications and experience. Chosen candidates would begin in time to teach in the Fall 2026 semester.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary responsibilities of instructional faculty are to ensure the academic and clinical teaching according to the nursing department the Barnett College of Public Health (BCPH) and Temple University policies. These individuals will work in collaboration with the Nursing department leadership team to ensure smooth running of assigned courses. Additional programmatic duties may be assigned by the Department Chair. The Nursing faculty will be assigned to the Nursing Department as a full-time core faculty member with administrative responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the academic nursing programs. They will be evaluated annually by the department Chairperson.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered for a clinical instructor or instructor position the candidate must possess a masters degree hold a Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania or multistate RN licensure in another state and have no less than three years of clinical practice experience as an RN. Candidates wishing to be considered for teaching in our DNP program must also possess a doctoral degree in nursing national certification as a Nurse Practitioner and eligibility for a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) license in Pennsylvania and clinical practice experience as a Nurse Practitioner We are looking for faculty with enthusiasm and interest in teaching who want to invest in the future of the next generation of nurses.

THE NURSING DEPARTMENT:

TheDepartment of Nursingat Barnett College of Public Health at Temple University aims to be a leading force in community-engaged collaborative efforts to achieve health equity and a quality of life for all preparing a diverse nursing workforce who excel in leadership practice research and scholarship. We aspire to provide excellence in academic programming that is responsive to the health needs of individuals and populations within the context of community defined as a social and physical environment where living occurs. We are committed to the highest level of caregiving that is prevention-oriented and evidence-based and provided in collaboration with the community and other professionals and disciplines.

THE COLLEGE:

The Temple University Barnett College of Public Healths mission is to educate innovate and transform to bring about healthy equitable and thriving communities. Our CEPH-accredited College of Public Health embraces public health in all its disciplinary forms fostering impactful teaching scholarship and interdisciplinary collaborations within and outside the college. We engage in interprofessional education community and clinical practice impactful research and service learning approaching our work with cultural humility as we advocate for positive change and prepare leaders to address the most pressing issues of our time. Social justice has always driven our efforts and we understand that individual health outcomes are intricately tied to the larger systems we inhabit. The College consists of academic units in the public health disciplines health professions and the School of Social Work enrolling approximately 4200 students. We value differences among our faculty and believe that we can better serve and understand our communities through the diversity of our faculty. The College is staffed by a robust complement of seasoned professionals within our Offices of Admissions and Recruitment Communications and Marketing Information Technology Research Administration and Academic Affairs. Temples Center for the Advancement of Teaching provides outstanding programs and one-on-one mentoring and consultation to faculty and instructors to promote and support excellence in teaching.

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY:

Temple University founded in 1884 is a Carnegie R1 (Very High Research Activity) institution and one of the nations largest urban public research universities. Located in North Philadelphia just 1.5 miles from Center City Temple enrolls more than 30000 students across undergraduate graduate and professional programs.

As an anchor institution in North Philadelphia Temple is deeply engaged with the surrounding community through educational partnerships workforce development and neighborhood initiatives. Faculty and students benefit from the universitys dynamic urban setting vibrant campus life and opportunities to contribute to research teaching and service that make a meaningful impact locally and globally.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students faculty and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences thought etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds experiences and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications.

2. Curriculum vitae with evidence of required qualifications.

3. Statement of teaching philosophy.

4. Contact information for 3 professional references.

Apply via email and direct all questions to Dr. Amita Avadhani at . Application review begins immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age color disability ethnicity marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other status protected by law.