Instructor or Assistant Professor, School of Nursing Faculty

The School of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware seeks four (4) experienced, innovative, and highly motivated faculty members for 9-month, continuing track positions at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor. One position is available in each of the following specialty areas: Adult Health, Pediatric Health, Psychiatric Mental Health, and Women’s Health. Successful candidates will join nationally recognized faculty leaders in clinical practice, education, research, and policy.

Candidates must hold a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. Preference will be given to candidates with nurse practitioner preparation and/or experience in simulation-based education. Responsibilities include teaching in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, as appropriate, and participating in scholarship and service activities. Clinical teaching assignments may include sites in Kent and Sussex counties.

Instructor Rank: A master’s degree in nursing, U.S. RN licensure, and Delaware RN licensure eligibility are required. Preferred qualifications include: a record of successful teaching experience (including online) in undergraduate or graduate nursing programs; APRN licensure and national certification in the specialty; enrollment in a doctoral program in nursing or a related field.

Assistant Professor rank:  A doctoral degree in nursing or a related field, U.S. RN licensure, and Delaware RN licensure eligibility are required. Preferred qualifications include: a record of successful teaching experience (including online) in undergraduate or graduate nursing programs; APRN licensure and national certification in the specialty.

For all positions, appointments at the applicable academic rank are subject to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and departmental faculty vote, in accordance with the University’s collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

The School: The School of Nursing is a thriving academic unit of over 32 faculty, approximately 700 undergraduate students, and 200 graduate students. Recognized as a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the School offers innovative, dynamic pre-licensure baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s and post-baccalaureate doctoral programs, including the DNP and a PhD in Nursing Science, spanning face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online programs. The School of Nursing has a strong drive to continue growing its research program in areas of aging, symptom science, and health services research. The School of Nursing emphasizes interdisciplinary and translational research, interprofessional education, and service to the community in an environment that supports diversity and inclusion. A new accelerated pre-licensure master’s program is planned to launch in Summer 2027.

The College: The College of Health Sciences is a dynamic, innovative academic unit with 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and 135 faculty, who are nationally recognized leaders across multiple disciplines. The College is housed in multiple buildings on the traditional main campus but also is an anchor tenant of the University’s Science, Technology, and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus. STAR has become an exciting center that combines business, research, education and simulation space, all focused on leading strategic priorities in health science, biopharmaceuticals, data science, engineering, finance and other cross-cutting fields of study. In addition to the Department of the School of Nursing, CHS has six additional academic units, including Communication Sciences and Disorders (#33 U.S. News Best Graduate Schools), Epidemiology, Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, Medical and Molecular Sciences, and Physical Therapy (ranked #1 by US News and World Report). With annual research expenditures of approximately $20 million, the college currently houses a number of large, interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and DoD. The college boasts strong research teams in the areas of neurological disorders, cardiovascular health, chronic disease conditions, molecular biosciences, epidemiology, and public health. The college also houses and supports the Partnership for Health Communities that serves as a community-engagement hub for the University of Delaware. This environment fosters innovative research aimed at addressing pressing health challenges and improving clinical and population health.

THE UNIVERSITY: One of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States, the University of Delaware has a rich history of contributing scientific insights and new ideas, fostering enlightenment, transforming lives, and changing the world. Today, under the leadership of President Laura Carlson, the University is committed to building on this legacy to meet the complex challenges facing the globe. The University’s foremost priority remains to ensure the success of every student, and this commitment dates to our roots as a small private academy founded in 1743. From that early school, which educated three signers of the Declaration of Independence, UD has grown into a research-intensive, technologically advanced institution that is at the forefront of innovation in the classroom, in the laboratory, and in the community.

Located in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2-3 hours of New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., the University is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Carnegie Research University (with very high research activity, a designation accorded to fewer than 3% of degree-granting institutions in the U.S.), and with external funding exceeding $200 million. UD has been ranked #40 among the top public schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2027 Best Colleges rankings, which evaluate more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities. In addition, UD also ranked #88 among all national universities, 55 in the nation for best colleges for veterans, and was recognized as one of the 207 national universities as a Best Value school. A state-assisted, privately governed institution, the University enrolls approximately 19,000 undergraduate and 4,500 graduate students.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Faculty at the University have regularly received annual cost-of-living and merit-based salary increases and the UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation. The University is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples, supports work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies, and is dedicated to broadening participation in higher education. Relocation funds may be available.  The appointment date is set for August 2027, with the specific date negotiable.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Review of applications will begin on Dec 1, 2026, and the positions will remain open until filled. Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence and references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission. Applicants should upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references at http://www.udel.edu/udjobs/.  The letter of application and CV will be shared with the search committee. For inquiries, contact: Dr. Brenda Douglass, Search Committee Chair, at drbdoug@udel.edu, or contact the School of Nursing (302) 831-1253.

The University of Delaware is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran, as well as any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For the University’s complete non-discrimination statement, please visit www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html

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The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

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