Position Description:

The College of Nursing and Health Professions (CONHP) at Valparaiso University invites applications for an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychiatric Nursing. This is a semester by semester appointment teaching one to two courses per semester.
This position is an adjunct appointment, beginning August 2026. The responsibilities of this position including teaching undergraduate courses in the BSN program. The successful candidate will hold an earned masters degree in nursing.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• 2-3 years teaching experience
• In-classroom teaching

Additional Information:

Valparaiso University is a distinguished private university of 2,500 students located in Valparaiso, IN, one hour southeast of downtown Chicago. Candidates should be interested in working at a university engaged in issues in Christian higher education in the Lutheran tradition. The College of Nursing and Health Professions has programs in nursing (BSN and DNP), health care leadership (BSHL), health administration (MHCA), health science (BSHS), public health (BSPH and MPH), physician assistant studies (MSPA), and occupational therapy (DrOT, OTD).

This position is an adjunct appointment, beginning August 2026. The responsibilities of this position include teaching an undergraduate psychiatric nursing course in the BSN program. The successful candidate will hold an earned master's or doctoral degree in nursing.

To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy that indicates teaching experience and pedagogical approaches. All application materials should be submitted via Silkroad. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For specific questions or additional information about the search, contact Dr. Christina Cavinder at christina.cavinder@valpo.edu or 219.548.7797.

Valparaiso University does not unlawfully discriminate and aims to employ persons of various backgrounds and experiences to help constitute a diverse community. Its entire EOE policy can be found at: https://www.valpo.edu/general-counsel/policies/equal-opportunity-policy/

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

To be considered for this position, you must upload:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy that indicates teaching experience and pedagogical approaches

Please address to:

Dr. Christina Cavinder, Assistant Dean for Graduate Nursing
Valparaiso University