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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

 

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing undergraduate program at Penn State Altoona seeks applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-line teaching position at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor in Nursing. This position is a full-time, thirty-six-week appointment for the summer and fall semesters, with a April 2026, start date.

Candidates for the position at the rank of Instructor will possess a master’s degree in Nursing and eligibility for RN licensure in Pennsylvania. An earned Doctorate degree (e.g., DNP, PhD) within 5 years of hire is a condition of continued employment. Candidates for the position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor will possess a doctorate degree (e.g., DNP, PhD) and eligibility for RN licensure in Pennsylvania. Candidates with a doctorate will be given preference.

Primary responsibilities will include coordination and instruction in adult medical-surgical nursing, including classroom, simulation lab, and clinical teaching. In addition to teaching, responsibilities include advising students, participating in committees, and other service and scholarly activities as appropriate. Successful applicants should show evidence of professional growth, scholarship, and mastery of medical surgical subject matter; hold a valid nursing license; and be eligible for RN licensure in Pennsylvania.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

Application review begins immediately and continues until a suitable candidate is found.

Apply online at: https://hr.psu.edu/careers. Please note applications submitted via email cannot be accepted.

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