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Full-time Faculty Positions
Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the link/button.
Posting Details
Job ID: 184402
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Science and Health
Position Description:
The School of Nursing in the College of Science and Health at DePaul University invites applications for a full time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development, growth, and evaluation of the BSN program through excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and student-centered academic leadership.
This position supports the School of Nursing’s strategic priorities related to program quality, student success, licensure readiness, inclusive excellence, simulation and technology integration, accreditation readiness, community engagement, and faculty scholarship. The faculty member will teach primarily in the BSN program and will contribute to the preparation of undergraduate nursing students for safe, ethical, evidence based, compassionate, and equity centered professional nursing practice.
The School of Nursing seeks a scholar educator who is committed to high quality teaching, meaningful student engagement, a focused and sustainable program of scholarship, and service to the School, College, University, profession, and community. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to the preparation of nurses who are equipped to advance health equity.
Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
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Provide high quality didactic, clinical, and laboratory instruction primarily in the BSN program, with attention to clinical judgment, safe nursing practice, inclusive teaching, and student progression toward licensure readiness.
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Engage in course development, course revision, syllabus preparation, instructional design, competency-based teaching strategies, assessment of student learning outcomes, and use of educational technologies that support student success.
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Contribute to BSN program quality through participation in accreditation related activities, systematic evaluation, course assessment, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement processes.
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Support student success initiatives, including progression support, remediation, clinical judgment development, NCLEX readiness, and evaluation of learning outcomes.
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Serve as lead faculty for assigned courses as appropriate and provide mentorship, guidance, and support to adjunct faculty teaching within the BSN program.
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Develop and maintain a focused, sustainable program of scholarship appropriate to a tenure track appointment, including peer reviewed dissemination, presentations, and pursuit of internal or external funding as appropriate.
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Advise and mentor undergraduate nursing students in support of academic progression, professional formation, belonging, and preparation for nursing practice.
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Serve on School, College, and University committees and contribute to shared governance, strategic initiatives, and the ongoing advancement of the School of Nursing.
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Demonstrate leadership within the School of Nursing, College of Science and Health, University, profession, and community through teaching, scholarship, service, and engagement.
About the School of Nursing
DePaul University’s School of Nursing offers BSN, Master’s Entry into Nursing Practice, RN to MSN-Specialty, Post-Master Certificate, and DNP programs. Programs within the School of Nursing emphasize academic excellence, clinical judgment, community engagement, service learning, health equity, social justice, and the preparation of nurses who provide safe, high-quality, person-centered care. Students complete clinical learning experiences across more than 100 health care institutions.
About the College of Science and Health
The College of Science and Health includes the School of Nursing and departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Environmental Science and Studies, Health Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Neuroscience, Physics and Astrophysics, Psychology, and Rehabilitative Sciences and Professions. The College of Science and Health is committed to delivering exceptional, personalized, accessible, and inclusive education in science and health disciplines to a diverse student body. Rooted in the enduring values of St. Vincent de Paul, we nurture student success and a sense of belonging within our community. As leaders in science and health education and research in the vibrant city of Chicago, we embrace our responsibility to promote social and environmental justice.
Qualifications
Required qualifications
- Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field
- Graduate degree in nursing if the doctoral degree is in a related field
- Current RN license in Illinois, or eligibility for Illinois RN licensure with application in process by the time of appointment
- Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience
- Evidence of potential for effective teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate to a tenure track faculty appointment
- Demonstrated commitment to student success
Preferred qualifications
- Experience teaching BSN or prelicensure nursing students
- Teaching or clinical expertise in medical surgical nursing, pediatrics, community or public health, maternal child health, mental health, or another area aligned with BSN curricular needs
- Experience with laboratory teaching, clinical judgment development, competency-based education, or educational technology
- Evidence of scholarly productivity, including peer reviewed publications, presentations, funded projects, or a developing research agenda
- Experience with accreditation, curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, NCLEX readiness, or continuous quality improvement
- Commitment to health equity and interprofessional education
Application Instructions:
A complete application should contain the following:
- Letter of application describing interest in the position, qualifications, teaching experience, scholarly interests, and alignment with DePaul University and the School of Nursing mission
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Statement of scholarship or research agenda
- Contact information for three professional references. References may be contacted through the application system to upload letters of recommendation directly.
Candidates will not be considered until all required materials are received. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications submitted by July 17, 2026 will receive priority consideration. Interviews are anticipated to begin in July.
Questions about the position may be directed to: Dr. Roxanne Spurlark, Director of the School of Nursing rspurlar@depaul.edu.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $80,600 - $93,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Full-time Faculty Positions
Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the link/button.
Posting Details
Job ID: 184402
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Science and Health
Position Description:
The School of Nursing in the College of Science and Health at DePaul University invites applications for a full time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development, growth, and evaluation of the BSN program through excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and student-centered academic leadership.
This position supports the School of Nursing’s strategic priorities related to program quality, student success, licensure readiness, inclusive excellence, simulation and technology integration, accreditation readiness, community engagement, and faculty scholarship. The faculty member will teach primarily in the BSN program and will contribute to the preparation of undergraduate nursing students for safe, ethical, evidence based, compassionate, and equity centered professional nursing practice.
The School of Nursing seeks a scholar educator who is committed to high quality teaching, meaningful student engagement, a focused and sustainable program of scholarship, and service to the School, College, University, profession, and community. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to the preparation of nurses who are equipped to advance health equity.
Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
-
Provide high quality didactic, clinical, and laboratory instruction primarily in the BSN program, with attention to clinical judgment, safe nursing practice, inclusive teaching, and student progression toward licensure readiness.
-
Engage in course development, course revision, syllabus preparation, instructional design, competency-based teaching strategies, assessment of student learning outcomes, and use of educational technologies that support student success.
-
Contribute to BSN program quality through participation in accreditation related activities, systematic evaluation, course assessment, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement processes.
-
Support student success initiatives, including progression support, remediation, clinical judgment development, NCLEX readiness, and evaluation of learning outcomes.
-
Serve as lead faculty for assigned courses as appropriate and provide mentorship, guidance, and support to adjunct faculty teaching within the BSN program.
-
Develop and maintain a focused, sustainable program of scholarship appropriate to a tenure track appointment, including peer reviewed dissemination, presentations, and pursuit of internal or external funding as appropriate.
-
Advise and mentor undergraduate nursing students in support of academic progression, professional formation, belonging, and preparation for nursing practice.
-
Serve on School, College, and University committees and contribute to shared governance, strategic initiatives, and the ongoing advancement of the School of Nursing.
-
Demonstrate leadership within the School of Nursing, College of Science and Health, University, profession, and community through teaching, scholarship, service, and engagement.
About the School of Nursing
DePaul University’s School of Nursing offers BSN, Master’s Entry into Nursing Practice, RN to MSN-Specialty, Post-Master Certificate, and DNP programs. Programs within the School of Nursing emphasize academic excellence, clinical judgment, community engagement, service learning, health equity, social justice, and the preparation of nurses who provide safe, high-quality, person-centered care. Students complete clinical learning experiences across more than 100 health care institutions.
About the College of Science and Health
The College of Science and Health includes the School of Nursing and departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Environmental Science and Studies, Health Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Neuroscience, Physics and Astrophysics, Psychology, and Rehabilitative Sciences and Professions. The College of Science and Health is committed to delivering exceptional, personalized, accessible, and inclusive education in science and health disciplines to a diverse student body. Rooted in the enduring values of St. Vincent de Paul, we nurture student success and a sense of belonging within our community. As leaders in science and health education and research in the vibrant city of Chicago, we embrace our responsibility to promote social and environmental justice.
Qualifications
Required qualifications
- Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field
- Graduate degree in nursing if the doctoral degree is in a related field
- Current RN license in Illinois, or eligibility for Illinois RN licensure with application in process by the time of appointment
- Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience
- Evidence of potential for effective teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate to a tenure track faculty appointment
- Demonstrated commitment to student success
Preferred qualifications
- Experience teaching BSN or prelicensure nursing students
- Teaching or clinical expertise in medical surgical nursing, pediatrics, community or public health, maternal child health, mental health, or another area aligned with BSN curricular needs
- Experience with laboratory teaching, clinical judgment development, competency-based education, or educational technology
- Evidence of scholarly productivity, including peer reviewed publications, presentations, funded projects, or a developing research agenda
- Experience with accreditation, curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, NCLEX readiness, or continuous quality improvement
- Commitment to health equity and interprofessional education
Application Instructions:
A complete application should contain the following:
- Letter of application describing interest in the position, qualifications, teaching experience, scholarly interests, and alignment with DePaul University and the School of Nursing mission
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Statement of scholarship or research agenda
- Contact information for three professional references. References may be contacted through the application system to upload letters of recommendation directly.
Candidates will not be considered until all required materials are received. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications submitted by July 17, 2026 will receive priority consideration. Interviews are anticipated to begin in July.
Questions about the position may be directed to: Dr. Roxanne Spurlark, Director of the School of Nursing rspurlar@depaul.edu.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $80,600 - $93,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant professor jobs.
- Earned doctorate or terminal degree in the relevant academic discipline
- Active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications or creative works
- Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Ability to teach core and elective courses within the department's curriculum
- Record of or potential for external grant funding in the field
- Commitment to mentorship, service, and departmental citizenship activities
Tips for Your Assistant Professor Job Search
Tailor your teaching statement to each institution
Research departments read teaching statements closely and expect them to reflect the institution's student population and mission. A research university wants pedagogical innovation tied to scholarship, while a community college prioritizes accessibility and student success outcomes. Generic statements get screened out fast.
Lead your CV with publications and grants
Hiring committees scan academic CVs differently than recruiters scan resumes. Put peer-reviewed publications, funded grants, and conference presentations near the top, before teaching experience. If your publication list is thin, list manuscripts under review to show an active research pipeline.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant professor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your field and institution type and apply directly to each listing.
Request letters before the first posting closes
Most assistant professor applications require three or more reference letters submitted through institutional portals on the same deadline as your materials. Contact letter writers at the start of your search cycle, not after you find a specific opening, to avoid asking recommenders to turn around letters in under a week.
Prepare a job talk with a non-specialist audience in mind
Your job talk is evaluated by the full faculty, not just your subspecialty. Structure the first ten minutes so a colleague outside your field understands your research question and why it matters, then move into methodology. Committees flag candidates whose talks are inaccessible to the broader department.
Negotiate startup packages before you sign
Once you receive an offer, ask about research startup funds, lab setup costs, course releases in your first year, and moving allowances before accepting. These items are often negotiable at the point of offer and rarely revisited after your contract is signed.
Assistant Professor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant professors?
The companies hiring the most assistant professors right now include Baylor College of Medicine, California State University, and University Of Washington, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Openings are concentrated at research universities and regional institutions with growing undergraduate enrollment.
How many assistant professor jobs are remote?
About 12% of assistant professor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with online and distance-education programs accounting for the largest share of those roles. Clinical, laboratory, studio, and most traditional tenure-track positions require on-campus presence, so fully remote opportunities remain a small fraction of the overall market.
How do you become an assistant professor?
You become an assistant professor by completing a doctoral or terminal degree in your field, building a research or creative portfolio during your graduate training, and applying to tenure-track or non-tenure-track openings through institutional job postings. Most candidates also complete a postdoctoral fellowship or visiting appointment to strengthen their publication record and teaching experience before landing a permanent position.
Can you get hired as an assistant professor with little or no full-time teaching experience?
Yes, many tenure-track searches accept candidates who have only taught as graduate instructors or teaching assistants. Committees evaluate the quality and range of courses you have led, your student evaluations if available, and the strength of your teaching philosophy statement. Visiting and lecturer positions are also a common entry point that builds your record before you compete for permanent roles.
What does the assistant professor interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a short screening call or video interview with a search committee, followed by an on-campus visit for finalists. The campus visit usually includes a public job talk presenting your research, a separate teaching demonstration, one-on-one meetings with faculty and administrators, and a session with graduate students. The full process from application deadline to offer can take several months.
Where can I find and apply to assistant professor jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant professor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your discipline, institution type, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing.
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