Careers

Washington & Jefferson College W&J invites applications for a newly created tenure­ track assistant/associate professor and chair of nursing position, beginning July 1, 2023. Applicants should possess or be close to completing a doctorate degree in nursing. Knowledge of, and experience with, a diploma program in nursing is strongly preferred.

The College anticipates launching a program in nursing in the Fall of 2024 and the director must be prepared to work with faculty members and administrators across the College to establish a new four-year liberal arts curriculum that will lead to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Recruiting and advising qualified students in the program is expected, as well as working with the College Registrar to review transcripts for transfer students. The director will work with community partners to build and sustain the program, oversee students' progress through the curriculum, plan course schedules, and assess the program's effectiveness for purposes of program review and accreditation. Once the program is launched, the director will be teaching courses in the program and in the general education program and supervise and evaluate nursing faculty. Over time, the successful candidate will actively engage in academic advising, professional activity, service, and College citizenship as we work together to advance the college's mission. They will report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College.

Our community matters here. That is why all first-year faculty are paired with a faculty mentor external to the department, so that you can both meet more of our wonderful colleagues and expand your community from day one. We value the interdisciplinary aspect that comes with a liberal arts education; learning the perspectives and experiences from your colleagues in other departments can only serve to make you a better professor.

At Washington & Jefferson College, we are constantly working to ensure that diversity and inclusion are valued and acknowledged on our campus. Our most recent strategic plan includes the priority of becoming a more welcoming, inclusive, and visibly diverse community each year, and we welcome applications from candidates who would help us fulfill this goal.

We are seeking a colleague who shares our commitment to diversity and who brings their own perspective to our collective efforts to teach and mentor young people from a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, and names and contact information for three professional references to https://washjeff.applicantpro.com/jobs/. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. To upload more than one document on the application, please choose file then upload files until all documents are showing in the submitted documents area. Any questions about uploading documents may be directed to hr@washjeff.edu. Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Jeff Frick, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, at academicaffairs@washjeff.edu. Review of application materials will begin February 20, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Employee Benefits

Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.

Getting to Know W&J

Washington & Jefferson College, the oldest college west of the Allegheny Mountains, is consistently ranked among the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the United States. Located in Washington, Pennsylvania, the college is home to a diverse population of approximately 1,100 students from 26 states and 11 countries. Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Pittsburgh is a vibrant city consistently ranked as among the best cities in which to live and one that boasts an excellent food culture, nationally-recognized museums and performing arts organizations, major league sports franchises, and thriving medical and high-tech industries.

Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.

Celebrating Diversity

Washington & Jefferson College welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs who wish to participate in a diverse educational community. The College strives to be a place where all students, faculty, administrators and employees are able to live, study and work in an atmosphere free from bias and harassment. The College encourages civil debate and lively exchange of ideas in the belief that such exchanges promote understanding that will grow beyond simple tolerance of difference to embracing and celebrating the richness of diversity. Our graduates acquire knowledge and learn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverse world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington & Jefferson College W&J is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, W&J College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.