Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Nursing / BSN (25-26)

Description

The School of Nursing in the College of Science and Health at DePaul University seeks to fill a full-time term (non-tenure track) faculty position for the pre-licensure programs including primarily Master’s Entry into Nursing Practice (MENP), RN and BSN programs. While all specialties may apply, we are prioritizing those with medical-surgical experience. If reappointed, this is a 10-month position (Sep 1 to Jun 30). The start date will be January 1, 2026 and the initial appointment will end June 30, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

1. Responsible for modeling the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration, and active support of the University’s Mission in Catholic and Vincentian higher education.
2. Providing didactic and clinical instruction of pre-licensure nursing students in the areas of medical-surgical nursing. Approximately 60% of the teaching responsibility will be for clinical instruction. 
3. Engaging in course development, updating and submission of course syllabi in required format, assessment of student outcomes, research and development of resources for instruction, utilization and development of instructional design methods that include technology, and evaluation of student performance in meeting the objectives for the course and program.
4. Contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the purpose, philosophy, and objectives of the nursing education program.
5. Contributing to the development and evaluation of student policies.
6. Serving as lead faculty for main courses and mentor adjunct faculty.
7. Maintain educational and clinical expertise in areas of teaching.
8. Advising prelicensure students.
9. Serving on College of Science and Health committees and providing leadership for School of Nursing committee.

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 are in clinical sites at over 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

• A master’s degree in a nursing field is required, doctoral degrees are preferred.
• Equivalent of three or more years of clinical experience as a RN required.
• Must be licensed or eligible for RN licensure in the state of Illinois.
• Experience in teaching pre-licensure students and in didactic teaching preferred.
• Experience in medical-surgical and critical-care preferred.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are requested to submit:  

1. A letter of application detailing interest in and qualifications for the position.
2. A comprehensive curriculum vitae.
3. Contact details for three professional references.These individuals will be contacted by the Interfolio application system for direct recommendation letter uploads.

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. For further queries regarding the position, potential candidates can reach out 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).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

DePaul University and Our Mission

As an innovative Catholic, Vincentian university anchored in the global city of Chicago, DePaul supports the integral human development of its students. The university does so through its commitment to outstanding teaching, academic excellence, real-world experience, and community engagement. DePaul prepares its graduates to be successful in their chosen fields and agents of transformation throughout their lives. 

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul passionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. Through education, creative endeavors, and research, the university addresses the great questions of our day, promoting peaceful, just, and equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges. Since its founding in 1898, DePaul University has remained dedicated to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities.

Comprised of ten colleges and schools, offering 130+ undergraduate majors and 170+ graduate programs, DePaul’s faculty challenges its students to analyze and solve real-world problems with rigor and innovation. 

As an urban faith-based institution with a diverse student body, DePaul is committed to growing and maintaining a faculty dedicated to advancing the Vincentian mission through research, teaching, and service.  DePaul upholds a fair and equitable recruitment, interview, and hiring process where supporting diverse populations and academic excellence are compatible goals. Our vibrant and diverse faculty is supported through academic and professional development resources.  Successful candidates thrive and are at home in an environment where diverse cultures and identities, ideas, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and supported.