Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: RUSH College of Nursing

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

RUSH University College of Nursing

OPEN Rank Faculty Position

At RUSH University College of Nursing excellence in education, groundbreaking research, and community-focused care are at the heart of everything we do. As a nationally recognized leader in nursing education, we are dedicated to cultivating the next generation of nursing leaders and fostering innovation in practice, education, and research as we take pride in our reputation as trailblazers for MSN, DNP and PhD programs.

We are committed to advancing healthcare through our strategic priorities: driving health equity, leading in practice-based scholarship, and cultivating a world-class work culture. Faculty of the College of Nursing contribute to the mission of the college by integrating the roles of teacher, researcher or clinical practice scholar, and leader. Faculty workload are based on the needs of the College of Nursing, as well as on the candidate’s expertise and interest and are established annually with the Department Chairperson. The College is organized in four departments: Adult Health and Gerontological Nursing; Community Systems and Mental Health Nursing; Women, Children and Family Health and Academic Practice Nursing. We seek colleagues who will demonstrate a commitment to the College, department goals, educational programs, professional advancement and support a collegial and diverse educational environment.

General Responsibilities: ( Specific responsibilities and area of focus may vary by department and rank * )

Teaching/Education

1. Demonstrates competence in teaching.

2. Contributes to the instructional program and curricular development and evaluation

3. Integrates state of the science literature into teaching activities

4. Serves as a student advisor and/or precepts graduate students in clinical and/or research activities

Research

1. Demonstrate engagement in a program of research or a defined area of scholarship that gains external support and recognition.

2. Disseminate findings from scholarship of discovery.

Clinical Practice

1. Demonstrate competence and engagement in clinical practice, expertise and knowledge.

2. Disseminates findings from best practices and translating evidence to practice

College and Professional Service

1. Provide service that enhances the College and University’s academic environment, health professions, organizations, clinical practice, or health outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

Nursing Faculty shall have:

1. For instructor rank a MSN degree. For rank at Assistant and above a Doctoral Degree in Nursing

2. Maintains National Certification as appropriate

3. Current licensure in the State of Illinois. If working remotely, current RN licensure in the home state of residence is required.

Preferred – Additional qualifications may apply for specific openings. Some faculty roles do not require RN licensure but do require a terminal degree in a field other than nursing.

• Candidates must be able to meet rank requirements for each level of position

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position OPEN RANK Faculty - College of Nursing

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 10025