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POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State Behrend invites applications for afull-time non-tenure line teaching positionin theundergraduate second degree nursing program. Penn States B.S.N. degree is offered through the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at University Park and at Behrend is administratively situated within the School of one of the most comprehensive nursing colleges among public universities nationwide the Nese College of Nursing serves over 2100 undergraduate and 200 graduate students. Our global footprint enables faculty to create impactful transformative experiences for students around the world.

This is a36-week full-time appointment withexcellent potential for renewal. The position includesfull benefits with ananticipated start date as early as Summer 2026.

Penn State Behrend is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University. Situated on a beautiful wooded 854-acre hillside campus recognized as a U.S. arboretum we have four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences;andScience); student residential living; a range of research programs and outreach centers; anda highly successfulbusiness and technology park. With 5000 students in resident instruction and online in college programs offered through Penn State World Campus we uniquely blend the atmosphere and focus on teaching of a small college with access to the academic research and professional development resources of a Big 10 R1 University. Our college is an open laboratory of learning and discovery where students gain real-life experience engaging with business industry and community partners. We seek faculty members who share our commitment to both teaching and scholarship to the holistic development of students and to principles of respect diversity and inclusiveness.

Erie Pennsylvania is a metropolitan area of more than aquartermillion people located on the southern shores of Lake Erie two hours from Cleveland Pittsburgh and Buffalo. The areas economy reflects a mix of educational medical industrial tourism and service activity; the region is home to five colleges and universities in the region including Penn State Behrend. Northwestern Pennsylvania offers abundant cultural sports and recreational opportunities with four seasons of adventure. Summers feature miles of beaches a range of lake sports and festivals every weekend and the winters are made for skiing skating and to get around housing is affordable and the cost of living is modest. Erie offers relaxed comfortable living. For more information about the campus visit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordination and instruction in classroom simulation lab and clinical environments in courses such as nursing fundamentals pharmacology pathophysiology health assessment professional role courses adult medical-surgical nursing courses including classroom and clinical teaching with a preference given to individuals with a background in gerontology or community health.
• In addition to teaching responsibilities include advising students participating in committees and other service and scholarly activities as appropriate.
• Help coordinate activities related to the second degree nursing student cohorts including participating in recruitment activities and cohort level advising
• Show evidence of professional growth scholarship and mastery of the subject matter.

Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position will possess at a minimum a masters degree in nursing and eligibility for RN licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Individuals with a masters degree will be considered at the rank of lecturer and individuals with a doctoral degree (e.g. DNP PhD) will be considered at the rank of assistant teaching professor.
• An earned Doctorate degree will be a condition of continued employment after the fifth year for a candidate hired as a lecturer.
• Hold a valid nursing license; and be eligible for RN licensure in Pennsylvania
• Familiarity with nursing simulation is preferred.
• ACertified Nurse Educator(CNE) certification is highly preferred.

To be considered candidates must apply electronically and submit the following:

• Cover letter of application specifically detailing relevant qualifications for the position
• Current curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Kimberly Streiff Chair for Undergraduate Nursing Education at Penn State Behrend at

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