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Joan Austin

Joan Austin

DNS, MSN, BSN
Distinguished Professor

Dr. Austin is the first nurse to serve as the president of the American Epilepsy Society. She is a leading expert on family adaptation to childhood epilepsy, and her work has been published in Nursing Research, Pediatrics, and Journal of Epilepsy.

With 100 staff and nearly 200 part- and full-time faculty members, we are dedicated to advancing the science of nursing through excellent nursing education. Our staff members are an integral part of our team, working with our internationally recognized faculty to provide world-class educational and clinical experiences for our students.

Employment
We frequently post clinical, tenure, and other faculty positions. You can also find full-time staff positions on the IUPUI Human Resources Administration employment site; staff positions generally are listed in administrative, technical, and information technology categories in the Job Listings link.

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Meet the Faculty and Staff
Our internationally recognized faculty provide world-class educational and clinical experience for students, and our staff support the education, research, and service missions of the school. Browse their profiles for biographical, research, and contact information.

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
In 1922, we founded the Alpha Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, which has evolved into a quarter-million member nursing honor society that includes practicing nurses, instructors, researchers, policy makers, executives, entrepreneurs, and others.

Tools for Teaching and Learning
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University Council of Nursing Faculty (UCNF)
An organizational structure that facilitates networking and collaboration for IU School of Nursing faculty on all eight campuses.

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