School of Nursing Undergraduate Faculty

Department Overview

At OHSU’s School of Nursing, we are guided by a mission of healing, teaching, and discovery to optimize health, prepare nurse leaders, and transform health care. As a trauma‑informed organization, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture grounded in well‑being, diversity, excellence, integrity, and collaboration. We value health, safety, and respect for all. We promote equity, inclusion, and social justice, striving for innovation and sustainability in all we do.

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach, and public service.

This position reports to Patricia Barfield, PhD, RN.

Education Activities (Includes didactic, clinical, and mentoring activities):

Didactic Teaching:

• Provides effective classroom instruction based on teaching assignments, using appropriate instructional technologies to ensure that course outcomes are met.
• Participates collaboratively in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum.

Clinical Teaching:

• Plans, supervises, and delivers effective clinical instruction in lab, simulation, and real‑world healthcare settings, ensuring students apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations.

Student Mentorship and Supervision:

• Mentors and advises students across academic and professional development areas.
• Faculty in the doctoral program supervise students in dissertation and/or clinical inquiry projects.

Scholarly Activities (Research, writing, abstracts, grant‑supported work, presentations, etc.):

• Participates in scholarly activities based on faculty rank.
• At the Assistant Professor rank or higher, faculty in the practice mission demonstrate competence in an area of clinical expertise and engage in inquiry and scholarship that contributes to the science of clinical practice.
• At the Assistant Professor rank or higher, faculty in the research mission advance a program of research, prepare grants and seek funding, and engage with other missions to foster inquiry within the SON.

Service

Activities:

• These activities could include committee membership, professional activities, and other campus‑specific activities as assigned by the Program or Academic Director.
• Participates in faculty governance; additional strategic initiatives based on rank.

Administrative

Activities:

• As negotiated.

Other

Activities:

• The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach, and public service.

Education and Experience (Degree dependent on academic program type and rank of position. Experience dependent on academic program type and rank of position):

• Lecturer: BSN
• Instructor: MSN or equivalent
• Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor:
  PhD/DNP or equivalent

Registrations, Certifications, and/or Licenses (Current licensure & certifications could be required depending on position and academic program):

• Oregon RN license
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

• Documented teaching competency demonstrated through experience, educational preparation, or continuing education (CE).

Benefits

As one of Portland’s largest and premier employers, OHSU is committed to providing comprehensive, affordable, and customizable benefits for our employees. OHSU’s medical plans offer comprehensive coverage with access to the best physicians and hospitals, including the award‑winning care we provide at OHSU.
Most full‑time employees do not pay any amount for employee‑only coverage for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our total rewards package includes 26 days of PTO*, 9 paid holidays*, employee discount programs, and options for tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and retirement plans in addition to many other benefits. Most faculty positions are eligible for relocation assistance.

* Prorated based on FTE.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions, and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti‑racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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