Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - School of Nursing: BSN (26-27) in Chicago, Illinois at DePaul University

DePaul University


Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - School of Nursing: BSN (26-27)

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Posting Details

Job ID: 181296
Rank: Instructor/Professional Lecturer
College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Science and Health
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The School of Nursing in the College of Science and Health at DePaul University invites applications for a full-time term, non-tenure track Pre-Licensure Nursing faculty position beginning September 1, 2026. Appointment rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We seek faculty who are committed to student-centered teaching, clinical excellence, and preparing the next generation of nurses to provide safe, ethical, evidence-informed, and equity-centered care. The successful candidate will join a collaborative School of Nursing with a strong commitment to community engagement, academic excellence, and the Vincentian mission. The successful candidate will have opportunities to engage in faculty development, contribute to curricular innovation, and participate in the ongoing advancement of the School of Nursing.

Teaching assignments will be determined based on program needs, faculty expertise, and School of Nursing workload expectations. Responsibilities may include didactic, clinical, laboratory, advising, course coordination, and service activities as assigned.

The is a 10-month faculty appointment from September 1 through June 30. This faculty member will teach in the BSN and Master's Entry into Nursing Practice, MENP, programs. While candidates from all specialty areas are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to applicants with medical-surgical, critical care, or pediatric nursing experience.

Ideal candidates will bring a strong record of clinical nursing practice, a commitment to teaching excellence, and a desire to support student success in a mission-driven, urban university environment.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

1. Teach and support pre-licensure nursing students through didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction in assigned BSN and MENP courses. Approximately 60 percent of the teaching assignment is expected to involve clinical instruction.
2. Coordinate and evaluate clinical learning experiences by participating in clinical course coordination, student clinical evaluation, and collaboration with clinical partners as assigned.
3. Develop and assess courses and student learning by developing, updating, and submitting course syllabi in the required format, along with research-informed instructional resources, learning activities, evaluation methods, and assessments aligned with course objectives, program outcomes, professional standards, and clinical competencies.
4. Use evidence-informed, inclusive, student-centered, and technology-enhanced teaching practices and instructional design strategies that support student success, clinical judgment development, professional role formation, and readiness for licensure and entry-level nursing practice.
5. Contribute to curriculum, program quality, and faculty collaboration through curriculum development, program evaluation, student policy development, continuous quality improvement, lead faculty responsibilities for assigned courses, adjunct faculty mentoring as appropriate, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of the purpose, philosophy, and objectives of the nursing education program.
6. Engage in advising, service, and professional development by advising pre-licensure students, maintaining educational and clinical expertise, and participating in School of Nursing and College of Science and Health service activities. Beginning in the second year of appointment, service to one School of Nursing committee is expected.

About the School of Nursing

DePaul University'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 complete clinical learning experiences across more than 100 health care institutions.

About the College

The College of Science and Health includes the School of Nursing and departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Environmental Science and Studies, Health Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Neuroscience, Physics and Astrophysics, Psychology, and Rehabilitative Sciences and Professions. The College of Science and Health is committed to delivering exceptional, personalized, accessible, and inclusive education in science and health disciplines to a diverse student body. Rooted in the enduring values of St. Vincent de Paul, we nurture student success and a sense of belonging within our community. As leaders in science and health education and research in the vibrant city of Chicago, we embrace our responsibility to promote social and environmental justice.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications

1. A master's degree in nursing.
2. A minimum of two years of full-time equivalent clinical experience as a registered nurse.
3. Current RN licensure in Illinois, or eligibility for Illinois RN licensure with application in process by the time of appointment.
4. Commitment to teaching excellence and student success.
5. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, clinical partners, and academic leaders.
6. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Doctoral preparation is preferred.
2. Three or more years of clinical experience is preferred.
3. Experience teaching pre-licensure nursing students.
4. Experience with didactic teaching.
5. Clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, critical care, or another high-need specialty area.
6. Experience with clinical course coordination, student clinical evaluation, and collaboration with clinical partners.
7. Experience serving as lead faculty or mentoring adjunct faculty.
8. Familiarity with curriculum development, course assessment, and student learning outcome evaluation.

Application Instructions:
Interested applicants are requested to submit:

1. A letter of application detailing their interest in and qualifications for the position.
2. A comprehensive curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three professional references. These individuals will be contacted by the Interfolio application system for direct recommendation letter uploads. Please do not request more than three letters. If the individual submitted as a reference changes, please delete the original reference from Interfolio. Otherwise, Interfolio will not update the submission with the new letter, and the application may show as incomplete.

Candidates will not be considered until all required materials are received. Applications submitted by July 17, 2026, will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will begin on July 17, 2026, and will continue until the positions are filled.

Questions about the positions may be directed to Dr. Roxanne S. Spurlark, Director of the School of Nursing, at rspurlar@depaul.edu .

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).

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-mont position is $68,600 - $81,600, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant Documents

Cover Letter(1)
C.V.(1)
Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)

Append string: DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.