Conveniently located in Morris County with easy access to Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, 24, and the Convent Station train station, Saint Elizabeth University which was established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth resides on 150 acres of picturesque rolling hills and lush woodlands. The University offers a quality education in the Catholic tradition with a firm foundation in the liberal arts and serves a diverse population, including the needs of women, students of color, those who lack adequate financial resources, and those who would benefit from a nurturing, supportive collegiate environment.

The Department of Nursing at Saint Elizabeth University in Morristown, NJ is seeking applications for a full time faculty position at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 15, 2022. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced assistant professor of nursing to join our nursing department as we expand our current, highly successful programs. The department offers a pre-licensure BSN, RN to BSN, and MSN degree with tracks in nurse education and nurse leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teaching a broad range of courses in the undergraduate and master’s programs
• Program service
• Assisting the department with accreditation activities
• Academic advising and mentoring students

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching and demonstrate scholarly achievement (e.g. research, publications, and/or professional presentations).
• NJ RN licensure.
• A doctoral degree in nursing or related field; a candidate with a MSN may be considered.
• Applicants should demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice, foundational elements of the mission of the University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree that includes education courses
• Prior college-level teaching experience
• Experience in innovative classroom pedagogy, including but not limited to active learning and inquiry-based teaching, teaching online or hybrid courses
• Nursing simulation training
• Experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds and cultures

About the Department of Nursing at Saint Elizabeth University

The Nursing Program at Saint Elizabeth University (SEU) is committed to providing distinctive undergraduate (BSN) and graduate (MSN) nursing programs. At SEU, the BSN program consists of two options – a pre-licensure BSN and RN to BSN, and the MSN program includes Nurse Educator and Nurse Leadership options.

In the tradition of SEU, the Nursing Program accepts and upholds the mission of the University in providing distinctive undergraduate and graduate nursing education and is committed to preparing individuals through scholarship, critical inquiry and continued lifelong learning. The mission of the Nursing Program is to prepare individuals to promote, maintain and restore health to patients in a variety of settings. The Nursing Program fosters the development of leadership in students in a spirit of service and social responsibility to others with emphasis on advocacy for patients, nursing profession and healthcare.

In support of the educational objectives, the SEU nursing students' learning experience includes a state-of-the-art clinical skills and diagnostics center, which includes a high-fidelity simulation lab consisting of 12 examination bays and a patient simulation room featuring an adjacent faculty observation area. Classes are held at our home campus as well as in a number of regional health centers and fit a professional work schedule.

Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?

Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package.

Full-time Faculty and Staff Benefits Include:

• Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan
• Dental and Vision Plan
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance at No Cost
• Supplemental Insurance Available for Employee, Spouse and Dependents
• Other Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identify-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Remission for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600+ Colleges and Universities
• 14 Paid Holidays, as well as the Week after Christmas Off with Pay
• Paid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer Months
• Birthday as a Paid Day Off
• Generous Vacation Policy
• New Jersey Earned Sick Leave
• Employee Discount Program

Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1899, Saint Elizabeth University (SEU) is a community of learning in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures. SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention.

SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental and physical health.

Saint Elizabeth University seeks to foster and maintain a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. SEU has long preserved its legacy of providing quality education and access for underserved populations, particularly in fields and career paths traditionally beyond the reach of marginalized and often disenfranchised communities. In our traditional co-educational undergraduate enrollment today, women outnumber men two-to-one. SEU has a long legacy of educating women who thrive in STEM and healthcare professions and continues to produce diverse women and men as leaders equipped with a deeper appreciation of inclusion in its various forms. We strive to ensure that all graduates realize their potential through hard work and an exceptional education that is unimpeded by irrational self-doubt or societal biases.

Review of applications begins immediately. Submit a letter of application which includes your teaching philosophy, research interests, clinical experience, and social justice commitment. In addition, please provide your curriculum vita, official transcripts, and three references via email to the address listed below.

EEO/AA Statement

Saint Elizabeth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer

Important to Know:

The health and safety of students, faculty and staff are a University priority. Please be advised that the University reserves the right to modify all policies and procedures related to COVID-19 based upon local conditions and emerging guidance from local, state and federal agencies.

How to Apply

• Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, proof of certifications and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.
• Saint Elizabeth University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
• Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution.