Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor / Assistant Dean for the Baccalaureate Program - Spring 2027

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor/Assistant Dean for the Traditional BSN Program The Conway School of Nursing (CSON) at The Catholic University of America (CUA) seeks to fill an 11- month, benefits -eligible Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor/ Assistant Dean for the Baccalaureate Program begin January 202 7. The CSON is distinguished for preparing expert clinicians, nurse scientists, and leaders. The CSON is CCNE accredited and has over 4 00 students enrolled in BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs. Ranked in the top 4th percentile by U.S. News and World Report, the on -line MSN program prepare s nurse leaders. The DNP Program prepared family nurse practitioners (FNPs), adult -gerontological acute care nurse practitioners (AG ACNPs), and acute and primary care pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs). Post- graduate APRN certificate program tracks are also available and in Fall 2024 an Adult- Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program will also be initiated. The on- line DNP program, approved for post-master's and post- baccalaureate pathways, focuses on leadership in advanced nursing practice. The on- line PhD program prepares expert clinicians as nurse scientists. We seek candidates who understand, are enthusiastic about, and will make a significant contribution to the mission of the University, which reads as follows: As the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, founded and sponsored by the bishops of the country with the approval of the Holy See, The Catholic University of America is committed to being a comprehensive Catholic and American institution of higher learning, faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ as handed on by the Church. Dedicated to advancing the dialogue between faith and reason, The Catholic University of America seeks to discover and impart the truth through excellence i n teaching and research, all in service to the Church, the nation and the world. As a CUA faculty member, you will gain multiple benefits, including: 1. Eligibility for employee tuition assistance 2. Eligibility for tuition assistance for undergraduate degrees for children and spouses 3. Eligibility for tuition exchange for children who want to pursue an undergraduate degree at another university or college other than CUA 4. Participation in an exceptional retirement plan (TIAA) 5. One day per week for clinical practice Faculty Responsibilities: 1. Teaches students primarily onsite on campus at the School of Nursing 2. Develops written syllabus and all course materials; evaluates knowledge of subject matter taught, prepares and grades exams; and monitors students' academic achievement 3. Utilizes course materials effectively, demonstrating thorough knowledge of content 4. Maintains academic standards and course expectations throughout each courses 5. Maintains and enhances knowledge of subject matter taught and individual training skills required to remain current with new trends and developments in nursing 6. Follows best -practices for online education As Assistant Dean of the Traditional BSN (BSN) Program : 1. Collaborates with the Undergraduate and Graduate admissions deans, other admissions team members, faculty, and staff to recruit and admit a high -quality and diverse pool of applicants to the Program. 2. Represents the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs in matters related to the BSN Program associated with academic standing, such as waivers and substitutions, and communicates with the Office of the Registrar as necessary. 3. Retention, Progression, and Advisement. Monitors BSN Program student progression and retention needs to ensure quality program completion standards are met. This effort includes meeting with at- risk BSN nursing students to address issues impacting academic success and collaborating with faculty and staff on matters related to student advisement. 4. Leads the faculty who teach in the BSN program in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs by directing, planning, conducting, and evaluating the BSN program and program -related activities such as BSN Program's academic and scholarship awards, integration of AACN's Essentials Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education into the curriculum, and development and monitoring of strategic outcome measures. 5. As delegated by the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs determines which courses in the BSN Program will be offered each year and, in collaboration with the other Associate Deans, makes teaching assignments for the year to ensure coverage for all courses in the BSN Prog ram. This determination includes considering the teaching requests from individual faculty members and the budgeted resources available. 6. Orients and mentors new faculty assigned to teach in the BSN Program, including part -time faculty. Collaborates with the Associate Dean for Online to ensure high -quality teaching and learning. 7. Collaborates with the other assistant and associate deans on BSN student issues and liaises with other university offices regarding BSN education. 8. As delegated by the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, initiates contract requests for part- time faculty as indicated by teaching needs within the BSN program and the budget. 9. Prepares BSN Program applications and reports required by regulatory and accreditation agencies. Compiles with, analyzes, and makes recommendations for quality improvement based on data pertaining to metrics such as degree completion, licensure pass rates, and employment in collaboration with and as delegated by the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education. 10. As delegated by the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, collaborates with the Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and Professional Programs and the Director of Undergraduate Clinical Partnerships and Placements to develop and maintain academic -practice partnerships. 11. Works with the Dean on alumni and foundation activities to promote the BSN Program and the Conway School of Nursing. Actively engages with the CUA Student Nurses' Association. Qualifications: 1. Earned doctoral degree in nursing or a related field (i.e., DNP, PhD, ScD, DNSc) 2. Eligible to obtain an active and unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Washington, D.C. 3. Evidence of experience leading a baccalaureate or other pre -licensure programs in nursing. 4. Evidence of scholarly published work. 5. Evidence of experience with mentoring faculty. 6. Evidence of expertise in teaching at the pre- licensure nursing education level. 7. Experience in curriculum development and program evaluation. 8. Evidence of exceptional verbal skills and writing proficiency. 9. Evidence of demonstrated ability to function effectively in diverse, complex organizations and to work collaboratively with individuals and in groups. Application requirements include: • A curriculum vitae • Two letters of recommendation • A one -to-two page personal mission statement indicating how your teaching, service, and prior experience will make a distinctive contribution to our Universitys mission and the vision of Catholic education outlined in the Apostolic Constitution on Catholic Universities, Ex Corde Ecclesiae. Please forward all application documents to Dr. Marie Nolan, Dean of the Conway School of Nursing at nolanmt@cua.edu The Catholic University of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.