School of Nursing, Undergraduate Programs - Faculty

Summary: 

D’Youville’s Patricia H. Garman School of Nursing is seeking an outstanding candidate to join our faculty at the Clinical Assistant Professor rank to provide leadership in the areas of teaching, service and scholarly activity. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Faculty rank will be commensurate with education and qualifications.

Responsibilities: 

Faculty members in the Patricia H. Garman (PHG SON) School of Nursing are responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs in a shared governance setting. Their responsibilities include teaching, service, and scholarship. Teaching includes a variety of active teaching and learning strategies directed at meeting student individual learning styles and includes but is not limited to lecture, lab/clinical teaching, on-line and hybrid instruction. D’Youville ascribes to the Boyer model of scholarship, including the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application, implementation, and engagement. Faculty engage in a variety of service activities to support the D’Youville and its School of Nursing, the profession, and the community.

Regular activities include holding office hours, attending meetings of teams in the School of Nursing as well as college-wide teams, mentoring students, serving on departmental and college committees, and engagement in college and community service opportunities.

Requirements: 

• (Preferred) Applicants hold an earned doctorate in nursing or a closely related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Unencumbered RN license to practice in New York, or licensure in another state in the US with eligibility for licensure in New York.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Three to five years of academic experience in nursing in the higher education setting, with a record of teaching, service, and research.
• Demonstrate a beginning level (Clinical Assistant Professor) of an active and visible practice of scholarly and creative research.
• Participate in scholarly activities that contribute to the nursing and academic disciplines
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain currency in nursing practice
• Creating an inclusive learning climate for students of diverse backgrounds
• Be focused on student success
• Possess academic and experiential expertise in an area of the discipline of Nursing with an emphasis on engaging and innovative pedagogy
• Be student-centric and service-minded
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams
• Provide effective classroom, instruction in courses required by a diverse student population and in multiple degree programs
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of School of Nursing academic programs
• Assist with accreditation activities
• Serve as an active member and in leadership positions for School of Nursing and D’Youville Standing Committees with regular, predictable attendance at meetings as scheduled
• Have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods in the instructional setting and the dexterity to operate a computer and telephone
• Be capable of performing light to moderate lifting, pushing, or pulling of equipment
• Maintain professional competence and certification (if applicable) in specialty area
• Advise and mentor nursing students
• Hold on-campus office hours as outlined by the School of Nursing
• Possess clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Have the ability to interact and establish excellent interpersonal and collaborative relationships with students, faculty, administrators, staff, the Dean, School of Nursing Leadership team, and the larger D’Youville community
• Participate in strategic planning initiatives within the School of Nursing to build programs and resources, affiliate to create new opportunities, and innovate to transform nursing education
• Mental/Visual Demand and Physical Effort
• For normal office environment must be able to lift 25 lbs. from floor level.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver normal size full file box for archival purposes.
• Must be able to occasional bend, twist, and stoop.
• Frequent typing of computer keyboard.

Work Remotely - No

Work Location: Buffalo, NY

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually

D’Youville University is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.

Additional Salary Information

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Faculty rank will be commensurate with education and qualifications. 

About D’Youville University

D’Youville is a distinguished private and research university with a rich history, located on the vibrant West Side of Buffalo, near a growing downtown area with year-round cultural events and outdoor activities. The university excels in preparing students for 21st-century careers, helping them become change agents who positively impact their communities. Under the leadership of President Lorrie Clemo, D’Youville is advancing through a dynamic planning process to enhance the university and improve the student experience.

Founded in 1908 by the Grey Nuns and named after Patron Saint Marguerite D’Youville, the university has a longstanding commitment to providing a compassionate learning environment for underrepresented populations. This tradition continues today.

D’Youville University was the first college in Western New York to offer baccalaureate degrees to women. With a strong Catholic heritage, the university welcomes students of all cultures, backgrounds, and faiths, fostering an environment where diverse faith traditions are respected. Since becoming coeducational in 1971, D’Youville has expanded opportunities for diverse learners, including adults, first-generation, low-income, and other historically underrepresented students. The urban campus community of 3,000 students offers over 50 majors in undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, including advanced certificates and accelerated learning options. With degrees in healthcare, business, and the liberal arts, D’Youville University encourages students to integrate community service with their coursework.

D’Youville University graduates are equipped with the academic strengths and leadership skills needed to make a difference in their careers and communities. All job offers are contingent upon legal authorization to work in New York State as determined by the NYS Department of Labor. For more information, visit D’Youville’s website https://www.dyu.edu/.

D’Youville University continues to grow its commitment to Diversity, EQUITY, and Inclusion. Remaining true to the teachings of our Patroness, St. Marguerite d’Youville, we seek to selflessly and compassionately contribute to humanity by improving the lives of individuals and society through education. D’Youville University was founded to extend a hand to those in need and equip them, through education, with the skills necessary to change the world.