Nursing Faculty, Nursing Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents (Pediatrics), Full-time Calvin University invites applications for a full-time regular faculty member to join the Nursing Department to teach Nursing Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents (Pediatrics) beginning January 2027, pending administrative approval. The opening is at the rank of assistant professor. REQUIREMENTS The university seeks applicants with vibrant Christian faith who are dedicated to integration of that faith with their field of study. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD or DNP in Nursing or a related field. Candidates with a Master’s Degree and a minimum of five years’ experience will also be considered. Candidates must possess an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan, or hold an active, unencumbered RN license in another U.S. state and be eligible for Michigan licensure by endorsement. Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and level as well as an active stream of relevant research and publication. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching using a variety of methods and instructional technology. The university will prioritize candidates with broad interdisciplinary interests, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ability to integrate questions of meaning, significance, and ethics into all course content, and deep commitment to engaging students beyond the classroom. FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES Faculty members typically teach 24 semester hours per academic year. Faculty are expected to grow in Reformed Christian commitment, to pursue an active scholarly agenda, to teach effectively, and to serve the university, department, students, and the wider community. Candidates will be asked to affirm their commitment to the educational mission of Calvin University as a Christian liberal arts university in the Reformed tradition, affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church. (See Educating for Shalom and Faculty Expectations.) Calvin University provides numerous faculty development opportunities to foster growth in these commitments. FACULTY RESOURCES Calvin University stands at the forefront of Christian scholarship across disciplines. The University hosts a number of Centers and Institutes and provides other funding opportunities to support faculty teaching and research, including sabbaticals, grants, course releases, summer research stipends, travel funds, and student research opportunities. ABOUT THE NURSING PROGRAM The Nursing Department at Calvin University seeks to educate exceptional professionals and leaders, image-bearing community partners at the local, regional, and global levels and advocates for health transformation and health equity among diverse populations. In fulfilling this mission, the department is well known for community engagement through a robust program of Community Based Participatory Research among five diverse communities in the greater Grand Rapids area. In the fall of 2026, the department is launching a new curriculum based on the principles of Competency Based Education and the latest version of The Essentials. The BSN program is fully-accredited and exhibits excellence in highly sought after graduates in the local and national nursing communities. The department of nursing partners with many community agencies and acute care networks. The Nursing Department is situated within the larger School of Health at Calvin University. The School of Health was launched in 2022 with the help of a generous donor to strengthen Health related education such as Nursing, Speech and Language Pathology, Kinesiology, and Pre-professional education such as pre-medicine or pre-dental. ABOUT CALVIN UNIVERSITY Calvin University is a top-ranked national university that equips students to think deeply, to act justly, and to live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world. Approximately 3,600 Calvin students study the liberal arts and select from a broad range of majors and professional programs, including a growing portfolio of graduate level offerings. The university is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in a thriving metropolitan region of approximately one million people situated equidistant from Chicago and Detroit. Furthermore, the West Michigan region is ranked by Forbes as the #1 place to raise a family. For more information, please visit http://www.calvin.edu/go/facultyopenings. Calvin is building a tradition of diversity and accessibility and welcomes applications from persons whose personal characteristics will further that commitment. Calvin does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age. Calvin University is an educational agency of the Christian Reformed Church and, in compliance with Title VII and other applicable law, reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. Please note that, while we welcome applications from all qualified applicants, employment opportunities for foreign nationals may be subject to additional eligibility, timing, sponsorship, and funding considerations under current U.S. immigration and visa requirements. TO APPLY Complete the online application process and attach the following: Letter of application that addresses the requirements and responsibilities of the position, including your interest in teaching and scholarship at a Reformed Christian University Full curriculum vitae Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact Jaclynn Lubbers, department chair, [email protected] with questions. FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT 1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church. 2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development. DIVERSITY COMMITMENT Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives. Founded in 1876, Calvin University is a top-ranked, liberal arts institution that equips its more than 3,600 students from 48 U.S. states, 55 countries, and five Canadian provinces to think deeply, to act justly, and to live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world. Calvin offers 100+ majors and programs, including a growing portfolio of graduate-level offerings. Calvin students engage in intensive internships, community-based service learning, and significant research that results in publishing and presenting alongside world-class faculty. The university’s 400-acre campus is in the vibrant city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Discover more at www.calvin.edu.

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