The University of Portland located in Portland, Oregon, USA invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant or Associate Professor in the School of Nursing & Health Innovations to begin August 15, 2026. Successful candidates will be DNP-Family Nurse Practitioners who are prepared to contribute to the University’s DNP-FNP graduate program with the expectation of some undergraduate teaching as well. The University of Portland is a primarily undergraduate institution comprising four professional schools and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), which houses our strong liberal arts Core Curriculum, required of all students. The University Core provides students in all disciplines a unifying set of experiences and promotes engagement with the Six Core Habits of Heart and Mind, which include “Global & Historical Consciousness” and “Commitment to Diversity & the Common Good.” The School of Nursing & Health Innovations (SONHI) values a diversity of backgrounds and intellectual perspectives that create an environment of rich student mentoring within a community of scholars. Successful candidates will have a high level of enthusiasm and engagement in innovative and inclusive pedagogy and are dedicated to addressing social determinants of health. The SONHI implements state of the art simulation in ambulatory, acute, and telemedicine facilities for both graduate and undergraduate students. The DNP-Family Nurse Practitioner program has a focus of integrative health and prepares graduates to: practice independently in a variety of primary care health environments, translate best evidence into practice, employ a population focus, incorporate an integrative and/or palliative health care perspective, and collaborate with multiple disciplines with the goal of providing effective, comprehensive health care; demonstrate leadership in macro and micro health care system change and personal practice improvement; and proactively strive for social justice, actively address health disparities and function as culturally competent practitioners who relate effectively with diverse and underserved individuals, families, and populations. Tenure-track faculty are responsible for maintaining teaching obligations, participation in student advising, service on committees in the School as well as the greater University, public relations roles, involvement in professional associations, and public service. All tenure-track faculty are expected to demonstrate a habit of scholarship, which requires dissemination to the nursing profession in various venues. Core Duties University of Portland faculty teach, advise, conduct research, and serve the School and the University. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching, including attention to evidence-based instructional practices, and the potential for productive research in the context of a primarily undergraduate teaching institution. Graduate faculty job responsibilities include teaching in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program and serving on the Graduate Curriculum Committee. Tenure-track faculty typically teach nine credits per semester. Specific responsibilities include delivering didactic, simulation, and clinical content for students across the lifespan; developing, revising, and evaluating syllabi, assignments, rubrics, and course content aligned with CCNE and NTF standards; and facilitating in-person or virtual immersion experiences. All SONHI faculty teach across programs, as well as assist students in achievement of course objectives, guide student interaction in course-related work groups, grade coursework and provide feedback. SONHI faculty serve as academic advisors to SONHI students, working with assigned students to support their progress through the program of study. All tenure-track faculty are expected to develop an active program of scholarship and collaborate with colleagues in service to the SONHI and UP. Grounded in social justice, all SONHI faculty are expected to contribute to and be fully committed to meeting our school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, in order to help create and sustain an anti-racist culture of equity and inclusivity and improve the recruitment, retention, and support of students, faculty, and staff from a broad range of backgrounds and life experiences. Education & Experience Required: Doctoral degree in nursing (D. N. P.) Required: Master’s degree in nursing Required: A minimum of two years of full-time clinical experience as an APRN Required: Minimum of three years teaching nursing at the college or university level Required for appointment at Associate Professor rank Achievement of associate professor rank at an accredited college or university Demonstrated habit of scholarship Certifications & Licenses Required: Active unencumbered license as an Oregon RN and FNP or APRN or eligible for licensure in Oregon Required: National certification as a Nurse Practitioner Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated effectiveness in inclusive and student-centered teaching Strong orientation towards continued learning and applying learning in the teaching and research environment. Evidence of a commitment to teaching and student mentoring. Competence with and commitment to diversity and inclusion; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff. Demonstrated lived experience, knowledge, skills, and/or success in diversity, equity, and inclusion work within or transferable to higher education. Commitment to collegial collaboration (e.g., teaching, research, or service) both within the school and across the University. Ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle sensitive and personal information with sound judgment, tact, and discretion.

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