Assistant Clinical Professor of Health Sciences

Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer.  The College’s Non-Discrimination policy can be found here (Download PDF reader).  

The Department of Health Sciences, in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS) at Providence College (also referred to as “the College” or “PC”), seeks to fill a clinical assistant professor position to begin in the Fall 2025 (i.e., August) semester. We are seeking applicants with teaching, research, and/or clinical practice experience in the health sciences. The successful candidate will coordinate experiential learning for the Department of Health Sciences and teach the required field experience and senior capstone courses taken by all students majoring in Health Sciences and Health Policy & Management (HPM). The successful candidate will also teach courses in their area of interest and specialization. Successful candidates will contribute department, college, and professional service according to the college’s expectations of renewable contingent faculty (RCF). Candidates with a master’s degree or an earned doctorate in health care management, health policy, health sciences, public health, or a closely related field are strongly encouraged to apply. 

This is an exciting and historic opportunity to join PC’s newly established School of Nursing and Health Sciences and shape an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum for the next generation of students preparing for careers in health policy, healthcare management, health sciences,   and other health professions. The 153,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art Ben Mondor Center for Nursing and Health Sciences houses the School of Nursing and Health Sciences’ existing and future undergraduate and graduate programs. This one-of-a-kind facility opened in January 2025 and features the latest classroom design and technologies and showcase expansive clinical simulation and research facilities, including a human performance laboratory and environmental chamber. A student career education and advising center, along with conference and meeting space, is included as part of the inspiring resources intended for the next generation of healthcare providers, faculty, and staff. 

Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer.  The College’s Non-Discrimination policy can be found here(Download PDF reader).  

This position will report to the Chair of the Department of Health Sciences. Primary teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate level and will include the development, implementation and assessment of curriculum, student advising, and service to the college. The successful candidate will engage in outreach to community partners to develop field placement sites for students majoring in Health Policy and Management and Health Sciences. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff at area health care facilities are essential. 

Candidates with a master’s degree or an earned doctorate in health care management, health policy, health sciences, public health, or a closely related field are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Applicants should apply online at the College’s career site at: https://careers.providence.edu and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement/philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. For additional information, please contact Dr. Todd Olszewski, Health Sciences Department Chair, at [email protected]. Applications are due on July 1, 2025. Receipt and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. A master’s or doctoral degree is required for this clinical faculty appointment.