Faculty - Direct Entry Master of Science Nursing Program (DEMSN)

About North Park

Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world. Located for over 125 years on the land of the Miami and Potawatomi tribes in what is today Chicago’s northside, NPU has recently been designated a Hispanic Serving Institution and is committed to serving diverse populations. Elevating North Park University’s core distinctives of Christian, city-centered, and intercultural, NPU values diversity among its faculty and is committed to building a racially and culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages the nomination and candidacies of persons who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color regardless of gender.

North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler.

Mission

The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.

Vision

Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city-centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet.

Position Summary

Faculty DEMSN is an Open Rank position based on experience, certification, and education. It is a 12-month position with benefits and a competitive salary. The faculty reports to the DEMSN Program Director and collaborates with the Bachelor of Science of Nursing (BSN) and Graduate Program faculty to ensure alignment with the AACN Essentials

Responsibilities

Course development, classroom/online/clinical teaching, and student advisement to advanced student success in the DEMSN program. In addition, faculty will work collaboratively to support and identify retention strategies, provide faculty support, and evaluate student data.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
  
• Active, unencumbered Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
  
• At least 2 years of clinical experience.
• Committed to and an articulate supporter of the university’s mission, identity, and Christian faith commitment.
• Personal commitment to North Park’s mission of Christian higher education.

Preferred

• Doctorate (DNP, Ph.D., or related field).
• Experience in teaching pre-licensure and/or graduate-level nursing students.
• Experience with Concept-Based Curriculum Design.
• Course development and academic quality improvement experience.
• Strong writing, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to pursue doctoral study.

Applicants must submit a cover letter that describes their teaching philosophy. For questions, please contact Dr. Patty Peebles, Director, DEMSN program at ppeebles@northpark.edu.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Prescription Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Remission
• Helwig Recreation Center