To be considered for this position, please submit the following documents: 

• Your cover letter that includes: 
  • How you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. 
  • How you meet any of the preferred qualifications for this position. 
  • A general statement describing your teaching and research interests, and how they match with OHSU. 
• A statement that addresses your understanding, contributions, and aspirations regarding Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and how you would support OHSU’s diverse students and surrounding community populations. This statement should also address your perspective on learning about and building trauma-informed relationships with faculty, staff, and students. What would help you feel that you belong and are supported? 

OHSU has three missions: healing, teaching, and discovery. In the School of Nursing, these focus to optimize health, prepare nurse leaders, and transform health care. Infusing these is a fourth: to become a trauma-informed and truly anti-racist institution. The School of Nursing has made the same commitment. We, along with all of OHSU, are striving to become a place where every member can be safe, be at their best, and do their best work. With support from OHSU leadership and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion and using a trauma-informed approach, we are transforming our culture, policies, admissions, hiring, and more. 

 

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. 

 

The Clinical Assistant Professor collaborates with a team of nurses, nurse practitioners, and nursing students to provide a direct access point to care and holistic nursing care services to the unhoused community. Using harm reduction and trauma-informed approaches, this person works alongside students to provide outreach, assessments, care coordination, and telehealth. Additionally, this person provides instruction to students on the complexities of homelessness and effective evidence-based approaches to help improve the health of the population.

 

This position reports to (supervisor): Heather Voss

 

$118,702-$136,507

Clinical Activities (not related to teaching or research): Plans and supervises student clinical experiences or practice based on teaching assignment. Works with the team to create and implement street nursing clinical curriculum for undergraduate nursing students.

 

• Precepts undergraduate students during experiential learning activities using the street classroom approach.
• Monitors academic progress of students.
• Partners with community members and organizations on population health educational and quality improvement initiatives for undergraduate students, staff at partnering agencies, and members of the unhoused community.
• Alongside students, assists community members in accessing telehealth care, and works with community partners in care coordination.
• Partners with the grant team and colleagues to implement grant activities and achieve grant goals.
• Partners with Project Manager and community member and organizations to disseminate grant related research/scholarship.

Other Activities:  The appointee provides 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: (Degree dependent on academic program type and rank of position.

• Assistant Professor: MSN/DNP or equivalent

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

• Oregon RN license
• BLS

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

• 3 years of clinical practice experience required;☒ Teaching experience at the BSN level preferred

• Interest and experience with teaching and advising students.
• Experience working with the unhoused population preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma informed approaches and harm reduction preferred.
• Previous work in wound care, mental health, substance use disorder, or care coordination are preferred.

Creating an inclusive community doesn’t just happen and cannot be achieved by a single department or individual. It is a transformation that occurs only when each of us embraces diversity and leads by example. Candidates that value OHSU’s commitment to building an anti-racist workplace are strongly encouraged to apply.  

 

We are seeking the best candidate for the position, and we understand that qualified candidates come from a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and pathways to competency. We encourage you to apply if you feel you can perform the essential responsibilities of the position even if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum qualifications described or are unsure if your experience could be considered related experience. 

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.