Practice Professor Position: Systems Leadership and Strategic Innovation
- University of Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Jan 17, 2026
Job Description
Practice Professor Position: Systems Leadership and Strategic Innovation
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Jan 09, 2026
Deadline:
The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing's Biobehavioral Health Sciences (BHS) Department seeks candidates for a Practice Track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.
Position Focus
This position prepares nurse leaders to drive transformative change in healthcare delivery. We define Systems Leadership as leading within learning health systems, facilitating interprofessional teams, and exercising role-based nursing authority. Strategic Innovation encompasses equity-centered design, digital and responsible transformation, venture creation and entrepreneurial approaches to translating evidence into practice.
About the Role
The faculty member will teach primarily in our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, with additional contributions to undergraduate and master's programs. Our DNP curriculum develops systems leaders through:
Evidence-based practice innovation and quality improvement
Interprofessional leadership and project management
Entrepreneurial approaches to healthcare transformation
Responsibilities
Teach and mentor students using multiple modalities (in-person, hybrid, online)
Develop innovative curriculum that integrates real-world practice challenges
Guide DNP scholarly projects focused on systems-level implementation
Maintain active engagement with healthcare systems through practice or consultation
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• Doctoral degree (PhD or DNP)
• RN licensure eligibility in Pennsylvania
• Healthcare systems leadership expertise in:
◦ Learning health systems and quality improvement
◦ Interprofessional team leadership
◦ Nursing scope of practice advancement
• Innovation strategy expertise in related areas including:
◦ Evidence-based practice implementation
◦ Design thinking principles
◦ System redesign projects
◦ Entrepreneurship and venture creation
◦ Digital and AI-driven transformation
• Substantial practice experience in leadership roles
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum development
• Strong analytical and communication skills
Application Instructions
Those interested should submit a cover letter and their curriculum vitae.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/179905
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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