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Posting Details
Job ID: 161344
Rank: Instructor/Professional LecturerCollege/School: Chicago, IL - College of Science and Health
Position Description:The School of Nursing in the College of Science and Health at DePaul University seeks to fill a full-time term faculty (non-tenure track) position for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. This is a 10-month position at the rank of Professional Lecturer and a functional title of Clinical Assistant Professor for academic year 2025-2026 starting September 1, 2025. The successful candidate will primarily instruct in the DNP and RN to MSN-Specialty curriculum, significantly contributing to the advancement of nursing education, research and practice while aligning with DePaul’s mission rooted in Catholic and Vincentian higher education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Instruction: Deliver didactic and clinical for three courses per quarter that result in training to nursing students, primarily in the DNP and RN to MSN-Specialty programs. Adjusting teachings based on experience and qualifications.
- Curriculum Development: Engage in course creation, revision, and submission of syllabi in the required format, ensuring an assessment of student outcomes and development of instructional resources.
- Leadership: Serve as the lead faculty for primary courses and mentor to adjunct faculty members.
- Advising: Offer academic and career counsel to graduate nursing students.
- Service: Actively participate in committee work, both within the School of Nursing and across the wider college and university community.
About the School of Nursing
DePaul's School of Nursing offers BSN, Master’s Entry into Nursing Practice, RN to MSN-Specialty, Post-Master Certificate and DNP programs. Nursing Programs emphasize community engagement, service learning in vulnerable communities, social justice and excellent safe quality nursing care. Students are in clinical sites at over 100 health care institutions.
About the College of Science and Health
The College of Science and Health includes units of Biological Sciences; Chemistry and Biochemistry; Environmental Science and Studies; Health Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Neuroscience; Nursing; Physics and Astrophysics; Psychology; and Rehabilitative Sciences and Professions. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, and accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College of Science and Health is located on DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus.
Required
- Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience as an Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and/or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
- Active AGNP, FNP and/or PMHNP licensure in Illinois or eligibility, with application in process
Optional
- Prior experience teaching NP students is an asset
- Individuals with dual certifications across AGNP, FNP and PMHNP specialties desired
- Proficiency in online teaching methods is desired
Interested applicants are requested to submit:
- A letter of application detailing interest in and qualifications for the position
- A comprehensive curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Contact details for three professional references. These individuals will be contacted by the Interfolio application system for direct recommendation letter uploads.
Applications received by July 7, 2025 will receive priority. Interviews will begin on or after July 21, 2025.
For further queries regarding the position, potential candidates can reach out to Dr. Roxanne Spurlark, Senior Associate Director of Academics and Engagement for the School of Nursing, at [email protected].
General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).