Part-Time Teaching Assistant Professor, Appointment Stream

Part-Time Teaching Assistant Professor, Appointment Stream

Nurs-Health & Community Systems - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants for part-time, non-tenure stream faculty in the Department of Health and Community Systems in the area of psychiatric/mental health nursing.

The University of Pittsburgh, its School of Nursing, and affiliated medical center provide an environment of interdisciplinary research and education, cutting edge evidence-based practice, and an infrastructure that fosters career development and sustained successes. The University offers exceptional benefits that include education benefits, health and wellness benefits, and a generous retirement plan. Information about these and other benefits can be found on the University's HR website: The University also has dual career assistance to help trailing spouses and partners.

Faculty promotion opportunities are available for all ranks. Qualifications for these appointment stream faculty positions include an earned doctorate (DNP or PhD) and eligibility for RN licensure in Pennsylvania or a compact state. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Teaching Assistant Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of instruction within the School of Nursing is required; B) Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the indicated area of psychiatric/mental health nursing; C) Show evidence of or potential for excellence in clinical and/or classroom teaching and contributing to a learning environment that values evidence-based practice.

About the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing:

Since its founding in 1939, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing has provided faculty and students with the resources and support to generate new healthcare knowledge and the educational foundation to conduct evidence-based practice, engage in scholarly activities, and translate knowledge to improve the delivery of healthcare in Pennsylvania, the nation, and throughout the world.

As one of the nation's elite schools of nursing, Pitt Nursing receives millions of dollars in NIH grant funding each year, and U.S. News & World Report highly ranks multiple academic programs. A complete list of rankings for the School of Nursing can be found at:

About the University of Pittsburgh:

Named a "New Ivy" by Forbes, the University of Pittsburgh is internationally recognized as a center of learning, innovation, and research. Pitt shares a campus with the world-class healthcare enterprise, UPMC. Collaboration between Pitt and UPMC results in an environment of interdisciplinary research and education, cutting-edge evidence-based practice, and an infrastructure that fosters career development and sustained successes.

Reasons to work at Pitt:

The University offers exceptional benefits that include education benefits, health and wellness benefits, and a generous retirement plan. There are also generous tuition and educational benefits. Information about these and other benefits can be found on the University's HR website:

Apply Now:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates should apply online at and search for requisition number: For more information on the School of Nursing, visit

As part of your application, please provide a statement of your area of scholarship and why you believe you will be successful at Pitt Nursing.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

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Part-time temporary

Bargaining Unit Eligibility

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This position may be bargaining unit eligible

Campus

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Pittsburgh

Child Protection Clearances

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The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Attachments

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Curriculum Vitae, Other (see posting for additional details)