Per Diem Faculty

Department Overview

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

• A CV that contains the months and years listed for each employment and education experience  
• 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 statement describing your teaching, research, and scholarship interests, and how they align with the OHSU mission.  

At OHSU’s School of Nursing, we are guided by a mission of healing, teaching, and discovery to optimize health, prepare nurse leaders, and transform health care. As a trauma-informed organization, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture grounded in well-being, diversity, excellence, integrity, and collaboration. We value health, safety, and respect for all. We promote equity, inclusion, and social justice, striving for innovation and sustainability in all we do. 

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.

This position reports to (supervisor): Heather Voss

Function/Duties of Position

Education Activities (Includes didactic, clinical teaching)

Didactic Teaching:

• Provides effective classroom instruction based on teaching assignments, using appropriate instructional technologies to ensure that course outcomes are met. 

• Participates collaboratively in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum. 

Clinical Teaching:

• Plans, supervises, and delivers effective clinical instruction in lab, simulation, and real-world healthcare settings, ensuring students apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations.  

Other Activities:

• 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. 

Required Qualifications

• Lecturer: BSN ($42.87-$48.85/hr.)
• Instructor: MSN ($49.34-$56.75)
• Assistant Professor: $53.97-$62.07

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

• Oregon RN license 
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) 

Additional Details

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. 

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]