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Periodically, Loyola University Chicago's Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing has opportunities for experienced faculty and staff to join us to prepare students to be clinicians and nurse leaders. We seek individuals who are committed to fulfilling Loyola’s promise of "preparing people to lead extraordinary lives.” The School of Nursing provides students with exceptional educational opportunities in diverse health care environments within the Chicago area.
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FACULTY OPPORTUNITIES
Full-Time Faculty
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Multiple Positions
The Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (Loyola Nursing) invites applications from nurse researchers for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Loyola Nursing seeks scholars whose research advances nursing science and improves health of individuals, families, communities, or populations. We welcome programs of research that address health equity, strengthen health care delivery and systems, or deepen understanding of health and illness.
Guided by the missions, values, and strategic priorities of Loyola University Chicago and Loyola Nursing, the successful candidate will:
- Develop and sustain an independent program of research, disseminate findings in peer-reviewed publications, and pursue external funding.
- Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students according to their expertise and program needs, including emerging nurse scientists.
- Use evidence-informed, inclusive, and learner-centered teaching and assessment practices.
- Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to plan, improve, and evaluate courses and curricula.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners across Loyola and beyond.
- Contribute service to the School, University, community, and nursing profession.
- Advance School and University priorities related to belonging and inclusive excellence.
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Associate Dean for Teaching Excellence and Competency-Based Assessment
The Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (Loyola Nursing) invites applications for an Associate Dean for Teaching Excellence and Competency-Based Assessment.
The Associate Dean for Teaching Excellence and Competency-Based Education advances excellence and innovation in nursing education by strengthening faculty expertise in competency-based teaching and assessment, evidence-based pedagogy, and educational scholarship. The Associate Dean provides strategic leadership, consultation, and professional learning that help faculty translate curricular competencies into effective teaching, assessment, feedback, and evaluation of student learning across Loyola Nursing.
Through collaborative leadership, the Associate Dean strengthens faculty capacity to apply competency-based, evidence-informed approaches consistent with the AACN Essentials, professional and accreditation standards, institutional priorities, and emerging practices in nursing education. The Associate Dean supports faculty at all career stages and advances Loyola Nursing’s national visibility in competency-based education, evidence-based teaching, learner assessment, and educational scholarship.
The Associate Dean reports to the Dean, serves on the Dean’s senior leadership team, and contributes to school-wide strategy and decision-making. This position combines a 12-month administrative appointment with 9-month academic faculty responsibilities. Effort is allocated equally between administrative (50%) and teaching, scholarship, and service (50%).
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Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Multiple Positions
The Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (Loyola Nursing) invites applications for multiple clinical track faculty positions. We are particularly interested in candidates whose teaching and scholarship focus on medical-surgical, psychiatric-mental health, community health, pediatric, or obstetrical nursing. These are nine-month, non-tenure track positions with an appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or higher, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and record of teaching, scholarship, and service.
Guided by the missions, values, and strategic priorities of Loyola University Chicago and Loyola Nursing, faculty members will:
- Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students according to their expertise and program needs, with primary teaching responsibilities in prelicensure nursing programs.
- Use evidence-informed, inclusive, and learner-centered teaching and assessment practices.
- Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to plan, improve, and evaluate courses and curricula.
- Develop and disseminate scholarship that advances nursing practice and education.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners across Loyola and beyond.
- Contribute service to the School, University, community, and nursing profession.
- Advance School and University priorities related to belonging and inclusive excellence.
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Director of Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (Clinical Assistant Professor or higher)
The Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (Loyola Nursing) invites applications for a clinical track faculty position focused on oversight of the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Track within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. This is a non-tenure track position with an appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or higher, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and record of teaching, scholarship, and service. The position is structured as 30% administrative responsibilities and 70% teaching, scholarship, and service with a 9-month faculty appointment and a 12-month administrative appointment.
Guided by the missions, values, and strategic priorities of Loyola University Chicago and Loyola Nursing, the Director collaborates with the Assistant Dean of Graduate Clinical Programs, faculty, and academic leaders to advance student learning, professional role preparation, curriculum quality, and inclusive excellence within the AGACNP specialty track.
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Director of the Family Nurse Practitioner with Emergency Specialty Track of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (Clinical Assistant Professor or higher)
The Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON) invites applications for a clinical track faculty position focused on oversight of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with Emergency specialty track within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. This is a non-tenure track position with an appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or higher, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and record of teaching, scholarship, and service. The position is structured as 30% administrative responsibilities and 70% teaching, scholarship, and service with a 9-month faculty appointment and a 12-month administrative appointment.
Guided by the missions, values, and strategic priorities of Loyola University Chicago and Loyola Nursing, the Director collaborates with the Assistant Dean of Graduate Clinical Programs, faculty, and academic leaders to advance student learning, professional role preparation, curriculum quality, and inclusive excellence within the FNP with Emergency specialty track.
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Part-Time Faculty
Part-time Clinical Instructors
Seeking part-time clinical instructors to teach pre-licensure BSN and ABSN students in the clinical settings of Pediatric, Obstetrical, Psychiatric/Mental Health, Medical-Surgical and Community Health Nursing.
STAFF OPPORTUNITIES
Simulation Specialist
The Center for Simulation Education Simulation Specialist administers all lab simulations; oversees the implementation and integration of all new technologies, software, and equipment; and provides technical support for all simulation operations including the preparation, maintenance and repair of computerized manikins (software and hardware), task trainers, and related multimedia peripherals. In addition, the Simulation Specialist is also responsible for assisting with data collection, data entry, and management of records, as it relates to research activities.