Faculty (DNP Project Coordinator) - Full-Time Non-Tenure Stream

Faculty (DNP Project Coordinator) - Full-Time Non-Tenure Stream

Nurs-Nurse Anesthesia - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants for full-time, non-tenure stream faculty in the Department of Nurse Anesthesia. We are seeking a doctorally prepared nurse who will assume primary oversight and guidance of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) scholarly projects required for program completion and Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) compliance.

The University of Pittsburgh, its School of Nursing, and affiliated medical center provide an environment of interdisciplinary research and education, cutting-edge evidence-based practice, and an infrastructure that fosters career development and sustained successes. The University offers exceptional benefits that include education benefits, health and wellness benefits, and a generous retirement plan. Information about these and other benefits can be found on the University's HR website: The University also has dual career assistance to help trailing spouses and partners.

Faculty promotion opportunities are available for all ranks. Qualifications for these appointment stream faculty positions include an earned doctorate (PhD or DNP) and eligibility for RN licensure in Pennsylvania or a compact state. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification is preferred. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications for all ranks: The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) standards. Experience should include advising or overseeing PhD or DNP projects in a graduate nursing or advanced practice program, as well as demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and systems-based leadership.

Assistant Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required. B) Evidence of or potential for a sustained and impactful program of scholarship. C) Evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring, and contributing to a learning environment that values evidence-based practice.

Associate Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required. B) Evidence of a sustained and impactful program of scholarship that is nationally recognized. C) Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring, and contributing to a learning environment that values evidence-based practice. D) Evidence of or potential for leadership in the field.

Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required. B) Evidence of a sustained and impactful program of scholarship that is internationally recognized. C) Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring, and contributing to a learning environment that values evidence-based practice. D) Evidence of leadership in the field.

The University of Pittsburgh is internationally recognized as a center of learning and research. Pitt, which shares a campus with the world-class healthcare enterprise, UPMC, is located in a city that offers the cultural and social advantages of a vibrant urban environment. The University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, as well as an elected member of the Association of American Universities, an invitation-only organization of 61 preeminent doctorate-granting research institutions in North America.

Since its founding in 1939, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing has provided faculty and students with the resources and support to generate new healthcare knowledge and the educational foundation to conduct evidence-based practice, engage in scholarly activities, and translate knowledge to improve the delivery of healthcare.

As one of the nation's distinguished schools of nursing, the resources of the school constitute an invaluable asset for the intellectual, scientific, and economic enrichment of healthcare in Pennsylvania, the nation, and throughout the world. One of the nation's most elite schools of nursing, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, receives millions of dollars in NIH grant funding each year, while the U.S. News & World Report highly ranks multiple academic programs. A complete list of rankings for the School of Nursing can be found at

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates should apply online at and search for requisition number For more information on the School of Nursing, visit

As part of your application, please provide a statement of your area of scholarship and why you believe you will be successful at Pitt Nursing.

Assignment Category

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Full-time regular

Bargaining Unit Eligibility

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This position may be bargaining unit eligible

Campus

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Pittsburgh

Child Protection Clearances

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The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Attachments

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Curriculum Vitae, Other (see posting for additional details)