Gustavus Adolphus College taking Applications

Department of Nursing: Tenure Track Position in Medical/Surgical Nursing

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in medical surgical nursing in the Department of Nursing to begin September 1, 2013.

Master’s degree in nursing, clinical experience in specialty, and eligibility for or current RN licensure in Minnesota required.  Doctorate, or ABD status in nursing or related field, strongly preferred.   A commitment to nursing in a liberal arts setting, the use of innovative teaching strategies and technology, and active/collaborative teaching and learning methods in a student-centered environment are expected.  An interest in developing and implementing curricula that address multicultural issues is important. 

Primary responsibilities will include classroom and clinical instruction of undergraduate nursing students in medical/surgical areas and contribution to general education. Other responsibilities include participation in program and college governance, participation in professional scholarship, including collaborative research with students, and community service activities.  A commitment to teaching and advising is essential.

To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, transcripts (photocopies acceptable), and three letters of professional recommendation to:

Dr. Barbara Zust, Chair

Department of Nursing

Gustavus Adolphus College

800 W College Ave

Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498

For more details, contact Dr. Barbara Zust at 507-933-6097or bzust@gustavus.edu. Application information is also available at: www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment/. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2500 students. It is the practice of the College to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all. We specifically encourage candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our community through their work and service.

Gustavus Adolphus College offers a baccalaureate program in nursing, recognized as the Minnesota Intercollegiate Nursing Consortium (MINC), in cooperation with St. Olaf College located in Northfield, Minnesota. The MINC is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.  For more information, visit the department’s website: www.gustavus.edu/nursing, or call Dr. Barbara Zust at 507 933 6097;  bzust@gustavus.edu.

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Job Opportunity for recent PhD in Nursing Grads

College of Nursing and Health Innovation

Arizona State University

The Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovation invite applications for tenured/tenure-track faculty. Positions are available at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level. We welcome the interest of qualified faculty in the areas of health promotion across the lifespan, especially pediatrics and aging, oncology and cancer care, and interprofessional education.
Faculty in the tenure track will engage in active research and scholarship in their area of concentration, classroom instruction at the graduate/doctoral and/or undergraduate level, and professional, college, and university service.

Applicants must have an earned research-focused doctorate in nursing or related field; eligibility for Arizona nurse licensure if a registered nurse; scholarly productivity, and teaching experience appropriate to rank. At the rank of professor and associate professor in the tenure track, applicants who have an established and active research record of NIH funding are preferred.

Expectations (based on qualifications for rank):
- Maintain a focused, extramurally funded program of research. - Communicate scholarship (teaching, research, and/or practice/service) intra- and inter-professionally. - Translate scholarship for practice or policy improvement. - Serve as a master teacher in the classroom, laboratory, or field sites.
- Serve as a research mentor to graduate students and undergraduate honors students. - Serve as a mentor to and/or collaborator for peer faculty in their teaching, research and practice/ service. - Participate in faculty governance of the College and University.
-Participate in interprofessional education and practice as appropriate. - Provide professional leadership within regional, local, national and international nursing and multidisciplinary groups.

Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD or similar research-focused doctoral degree
- Previous teaching experience at the graduate level. - Program of research as evidenced by extramurally funded research and data-based publications. - Eligible for entry level licensure in Arizona; provide evidence/receipt of an Arizona RN license prior to first day of employment with the College of Nursing.

Desired Qualifications:
- Strong record of externally funded research -Consistent and current evidence of scholarly publications in refereed journals

Application Deadline and Procedure:
DEADLINE: October 15, 2012, if not filled, weekly thereafter until search is closed.
Applicants must send a letter of interest indicating the specific position and rank applied for, curriculum vitae, and the names, postal addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references; email to the

College of Nursing and Health Innovation Search Committee
attn: Patricia Secola, email address: patricia.secola@asu.edu

A criminal and employment history background check will be performed prior to employment offer. For more information about Arizona State University and the College of Nursing and Health Innovation, you are invited to visit: http://nursingandhealth.asu.edu/

Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. (For electronic advertisements, please create a hyperlink from this statement to ASU’s complete non-discrimination statement at: https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/

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Graduate International Student Admissions and Services Advisor, PDSO

Office of Graduate Admissions

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 Jennifer Knupp, M. Ed.

Graduate International Student Admissions and Services Advisor, PDSO

Office of Graduate Admissions

The University of Texas at Tyler

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Tyler, TX  75799

Office: (903) 566-7447

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Congratulations to Lynn Summers!

Lynn Summers, a PhD Nursing student and faculty at UT Tyler, recently had her article entitled "Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Deficits in Adult Patients with Colorectal Cancer: A Literature Review Cancer Nursing Practice" accepted for publication in Cancer Nursing Practice.

Way to go, Lynn! We're proud of you!

Congratulations to Denise Stagg!

Denise Stagg, a current PhD in Nursing student at UT Tyler, passed her CNE exam! Congratulations, Denise!