Hess Endowed Chair in Nursing Education

The Monmouth University Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies seeks an excellent academic teacher and scholar to serve as the Hess Endowed Chair in Nursing Education with a focus on nursing education to meet the special needs of adults and senior citizens in a variety of settings. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dedicated faculty team in a vibrant school that embraces innovative nursing and health professions education and celebrates diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility. This anticipated position is for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The Hess Endowed Chair in Nursing Education reports directly to the Chief Nurse Administrator and will work closely with the Nursing Department Chair to lead and mentor faculty and students in the department. The Hess Endowed Chair in Nursing Education role focuses on nursing education to meet the special needs of adults and senior citizens in a variety of settings. The ideal candidate must be an excellent teacher and scholar who engages in innovative instructional modalities that contributes to scholarly mentorship of faculty and students. The Hess Endowed Chair in Nursing Education is expected to teach with distinction and bring recognition to the Unterberg School and Monmouth University. The position is open until filled.

The successful candidate will be appointed to the endowed chair for an initial three-year term. Upon evaluation and recommendation by the Advisory Committee, the incumbent may be reappointed for one or more subsequent terms. A second and any additional terms will be for five years. Renewal of an incumbent for each subsequent term will be based on review of the accomplishments and evaluation of the incumbent’s performance without competition from other candidates. Monmouth University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Multilingual applicants from diverse, minority, or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged.

The Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies has 38 full-time faculty, 14 staff, and close to 1,000 students. The School offers undergraduate nursing, health studies, health promotion, health and physical education; master’s, and doctoral nursing programs; as well as post-graduate certificates; master’s physician assistant; doctoral occupational therapy; undergraduate, and continuing education programs.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out distinctive teaching and scholarly achievement in scholarship, publications, and presentations as well as service to the Department, School, University, and profession that brings favorable recognition to the Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies and Monmouth University.
• Serve as a leader and mentor to faculty and students in the Department of Nursing.
• Collaborate with the chief nurse administrator, as well as the Chair, Assistant Dean, Dean, Directors, faculty, staff, and other partners on academic programs, research, and scholarship.
• Support faculty development in teaching, accreditation, research, scholarship, and service.
• Support undergraduate and graduate academic program development, implementation, evaluation, and accreditation activities.
• The Endowed Chair teaching load is six (6) credit hours per semester (Fall & Spring).
• Produce visible results of teaching, scholarship, and service as evidenced by annual reports to the chief nurse administrator, Chair, Assistant Dean, Dean, and Provost.
• Submit a self-evaluation report to the Dean and Provost, with a copy to the chief nurse administrator, Chair, and Assistant Dean, in the last year of each term for a performance review and potential recommendation for reappointment, dependent upon demonstration that the incumbent has fulfilled the responsibilities.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Enrichment Statement:

Monmouth University values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching, and service mission of the university.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Eligible candidates must have an earned doctorate in nursing or a related field. If the earned doctorate is not in nursing, candidates must have a master’s degree in nursing.
• A minimum of five (5) years of full-time academic experience in nursing at the baccalaureate level or higher by date of employment.
• Current New Jersey licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Demonstrated teaching excellence and innovation with full-time academic experience in nursing at the baccalaureate level or higher.
• Holds and maintains the credential of National League for Nursing (NLN) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) or will obtain by the date of employment.
• A record of scholarly achievement in scholarship, publications, and presentations.
• A record of teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with a tenured appointment at the university

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in curricular/program development and/or accreditation.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, or team-building experience.
• Experience in online education.
• Simulation-based nursing education and/or interprofessional education experience.
• Ability to meet the challenges of adult learners with diverse backgrounds.

Additional Application Material Required:

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university’s career portal. In addition to the application, candidates should upload the following:

1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Contact Information for Three Professional References
5. Diversity Statement
6. Statement/Philosophy of Scholarship
7. Statement/Philosophy of Teaching

Optional Documents:

1. Three Letters of Recommendation
2. Any additional evidence the candidate wishes to include such as teaching effectiveness and student mentoring

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The Diversity Statement should describe your past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your position at Monmouth University. Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing women, people of color, students, and community members with disabilities, LBGTQIA+, and other members of groups underrepresented and/or marginalized in medical/health careers, along with understanding Monmouth University’s mission to meet the educational needs of our diverse student population. We recognize that some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities in this domain. In such cases, we recommend focusing on your future plans.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:
Colleen Manzetti, DNP, RN, CNE at cmanzett@monmouth.edu or 732-923-4550

Note to Applicants:

Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until filled” may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position. 

Working at Monmouth University perks:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (8% employer contribution)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
• Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employer sponsored Life Insurance
• Tuition Remission for employee & IRS dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA and more

To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at: Employee Benefits Information | Human Resources | Monmouth University

Department:

Nursing Department

Work Schedule:

Varies

Total Weeks Per Year

44

Expected Salary

$90,000 plus a $20,000 stipend and research funds up to $5,000 annually, subject to rollover.

Union:

FAMCO

Job Posting Close Date

Open until filled