Assistant Professor of Nursing

Overview

The Department of Nursing at Providence College (also referred to as “the College” or “PC”) seeks to fill one tenure-track faculty position in the field of Maternal Newborn nursing, beginning in the fall 2025 semester. The successful candidate will spearhead the development of integrated didactic and experiential learning courses that will prepare undergraduate nursing in this specialty area. The successful candidate will also participate in the department’s team-taught senior seminar and capstone and the NCLEX Prep course and teach other courses in their area of interest and specialization. Nursing faculty will maintain an active scholarly agenda and contribute professional service according to the college’s expectations of tenured/pre-tenured faculty. Candidates with an earned doctorate and advanced professional training and clinical experience in Maternal Newborn nursing are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is an exciting and historic opportunity to join PC’s newly established School of Nursing and Health Sciences and shape an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum for the next generation of students entering nursing. Construction was recently completed on the 150,000+ sq. ft state-of-the-art facility located on the PC Campus, The Ben Mondor Center for Nursing and Health Sciences.  This new facility houses the School of Nursing and Health Sciences and future nursing undergraduate and graduate programs in development. The Center also features the latest classroom design and technologies and showcases an extensive simulation suite for maternal and newborn specialty education with expansive clinical simulation laboratories and research facilities.

Ideal candidates will be able to make meaningful connections between best practices in nursing education dedicated to the dignity of the whole person and in support of the Catholic Mission and identity of the College. As the student body at Providence College grows increasingly diverse, we have a strong preference for candidates who demonstrate a deep commitment to and proven ability in supporting the success of students from historically marginalized economic, social, and cultural groups.

Duties and Responsibilities

This tenure-track faculty position will report to the Chair of the Department of Nursing. Primary teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate level in maternal newborn nursing and will include the development, implementation and assessment of curriculum, student advising, service to the college, and scholarly pursuits. Faculty will collaborate with all clinical and simulation faculty to establish experiential experiences, and the position may include teaching in these settings.

Education and Experience

Candidates with an earned doctorate and advanced professional training in the area of Maternal Newborn Nursing are strongly encouraged to apply. An active unencumbered license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island or eligibility to apply for such; five years of full-time, or equivalent, professional nursing clinical experience in maternal newborn nursing; two years of full-time, or equivalent, teaching experience in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program preferred.

Supplemental Information

Applicants should apply online at the College’s career site at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/providencecollege and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement/philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, graduate transcript, and three letters of recommendation. For additional information, please contact Dr. Nancy Meedzan, Nursing Department Chair, at nmeedzan@providence.edu. Receipt and review of application will continue until the position is filled. A doctoral degree is required for this tenure-track appointment.

Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer.  The College’s Non-Discrimination policy can be found here (Download PDF reader).