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Instructor or Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor of Nursing

Penn State University
University Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Jun 2025

About the role

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

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 Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing seeks applicants for a non-tenure line teaching position in the undergraduate program at our University Park location. The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is one of the most comprehensive colleges of nursing in any public university in the country.  With over 2,100 undergraduate students and approximately 200 graduate students, our footprint is world-wide with our faculty creating immeasurable experiences for our students around the globe.

This position is a full-time, 36-week appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with excellent potential for renewal. Full benefits are included. The anticipated start date is as early as August 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach both fall and spring semesters. Primary responsibilities will include coordination and instruction in medical-surgical nursing courses and fundamentals nursing courses, including both classroom and clinical teaching. In addition to teaching, other responsibilities include advising students, participating in committees, and other service and scholarly activities as appropriate.

Candidates must have at least one graduate degree in nursing. Those prepared at the doctorate level (e.g., DNP, PhD) will be given preference and hired at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor or higher depending on the credentials of the successful candidate. Successful candidates who have a master’s degree in Nursing will be hired as Instructor. The successful candidate must hold a valid nursing license; be eligible for RN licensure in Pennsylvania, and show evidence of professional growth, scholarship, and mastery of subject matter. 

To be considered, interest applicants must submit an online application at Penn State’s career site and upload the following application materials:

  • a cover letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for this job;

  • a current curriculum vitae; and

  • the names and contact information for three professional references.

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