Description

Creighton University College of Nursing seeks qualified candidates for a 12-month, full-time non-tenure track faculty appointment for its on-site BSN program in Omaha, Nebraska. The candidate will be expected to conduct classroom instruction in the BSN program as well as supervise students in clinical and simulation/lab experiences in the faculty’s  area of clinical expertise.  Flexibility to supervise students in community-based settings is expected. Faculty will also be expected to participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.  Other faculty responsibilities include those associated with service and scholarship commensurate with the College’s  standards of performance for rank and university expectations. 

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess at least a master’s degree in nursing and 2 years of clinical nursing experience in medical-surgical nursing.
• An earned doctorate or enrollment in a doctoral program is preferred.
• Candidates must have a current unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the state of Nebraska, or eligibility for licensure. 

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit the following through Interfolio. When prompted, please upload the following:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts (please submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended)
• One-page Statement of philosophy of nursing/paramedicine education
• Applicants for full-time positions should contact referees and request that original, signed recommendations be sent via Interfolio to jenniferwalet@creighton.edu. Original, signed references can also be sent to the Creighton University College of Nursing address below.

All correspondence should be addressed to:

Jennifer Walet

Senior Program Coordinator

Creighton University College of Nursing

2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 6817

Review of applications begins October, 2024, and it will continue until the position is filled.

We encourage applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds and faith traditions who identify with our mission and can contribute to our distinctive academic traditions. Candidates are strongly urged to familiarize themselves with Creighton’s mission and founding principles at http://www.creighton.edu/mission/

About Creighton 

Creighton University, an R2 Carnegie classification, is a Jesuit, Catholic university. In this Ignatian tradition, Creighton emphasizes the type of research that engages the world and that is driven by engaged teachers who are committed to justice and the pursuit of knowledge for the betterment of society.

Creighton University ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 rankings for “Best Colleges.” Creighton is noted for offering a full range of undergraduate majors and master’s and doctoral programs, and for producing groundbreaking research. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education classifies Creighton University as an R2 Doctoral/High Research institution. The university is composed of nine colleges and schools including Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Professional and Continuing Education,  Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Health Professions, Dentistry, and a Graduate School.

The College of Nursing’s BSN program ranks in the top 4% at #26 in  U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 rankings.. The College of Nursing offers programs at the baccalaureate (BSN), masters (MSN), doctoral (DNP), and APRN post-graduate certificate levels. Creighton University College of Nursing offers programs at its Omaha, Grand Island, and Phoenix campus locations. Candidates are encouraged to review our various campus locations at https://www.creighton.edu/nursing/about/locations. 

Candidates are also encouraged to review the Faculty Handbook at: https://www.creighton.edu/fileadmin/user/GeneralCounsel/docs/Faculty_Handbook_2020.pdf

The College of Nursing serves over 700 BSN students across all campuses as well as over 250 students in its graduate program.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Creighton University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Rank and salary are commensurate with academic credentials and experience.

Change the World From Here

At Creighton, you are part of something big. Your skills and passions unite with thousands of faculty, staff and students inspired to change the world. Here, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-year-old Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values. And it all starts with you. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AAP/EEO Statement 

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.