InstructorAssistant Teaching Professor of Nursing
Job Summary
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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneedperformanceand/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS
Penn State Behrend invites applications for afull-time non-tenure line teaching positionin theundergraduate 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 the program is situated within the School of Science. As 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 Spring 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.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach in the undergraduate and/or second-degree nursing program. Opportunity to include fall spring and/or summer instruction.
- Providecoordination and instruction in medical-surgical nursingin various healthcare settings which could include the simulation lab acute care and long-term care facilities.
- Advise students participate in college and university committees and engage in service and scholarship as appropriate
Qualifications
- Doctoral preparation(e.g. DNP PhD) is preferred
- Candidates with a doctorate will be considered for the rank ofAssistant Teaching Professoror higher depending on credentials
- Candidates with amasters degreein nursing will also be considered and hired at the rank ofInstructor. Masters candidates are required to obtain a doctorate within five years of hire
- Must hold avalid RN licenseand beeligible for RN licensure in Pennsylvania
- Candidates with Certification Nurse Educator (CNE) and certification in specialty preferred.
- Evidence ofprofessional growthscholarship andsubject matter expertiseis required
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Full benefitsincluded
Applicants must applyelectronically and submit:
- Acover letterdetailing relevant qualifications
- Acurrent curriculum vitae
- Thenames and contact information for three professional references
Clearance Requirements
Before beginning work this position requires the following background checks:
- PA State Police Criminal Background Check
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance
- Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
Review of applications will begin immediatelyand continue until the position is filled.
For more information about the Nese College of Nursing visit:.
For questions about the position please contactKimberly Streiff DEd RN MSN CCRN CRNP FNP-C CNE
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.For more detailed information please visit ourBenefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)
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