Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Nursing (Advanced Medical Surgical)
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg | |
 Oct 16, 2025 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS Penn State Harrisburg is a campus of the Pennsylvania State University, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's land-grant institution, serving more than 85,000 students. Penn State Harrisburg, the Capital College, enrolls 4,600 students in residential instruction and an additional 1,000 students in programs delivered online via the University's World Campus. Penn State Harrisburg offers two associates, 35 baccalaureates, 25 Master's, and three doctoral degrees. The college also offers the first two years of study leading to more than 275 baccalaureate majors available throughout Penn State. Additionally, the campus participates in nine online degree offerings (six graduate and three undergraduate) through Penn State World Campus, and offers accelerated undergraduate/graduate programs, joint degrees in collaboration with Penn State Dickinson Law and the Penn State College of Medicine, and continuing education opportunities. The School of Behavioral Sciences and Education's mission is to foster critical thinking skills and holistic well-being, celebrate diversity and individual differences, and provide excellence in teaching and advising through innovative academic programs, and in basic and applied research and creative accomplishments that contribute to a body of knowledge and peoples' quality of life. The School offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate academic programs in three broad, academic domains: Health and Professional Studies, Social Sciences and Psychology, and Teacher Education. The school offers undergraduate degrees in biobehavioral health, human development and family studies, kinesiology, nursing, psychology, sociology, elementary, secondary, literacy, and special education; and graduate programs in applied behavior analysis, applied clinical psychology, and teaching and curriculum. We foster critical thinking skills and holistic well-being, celebrate individual differences, and provide excellence in teaching and advising through innovative academic programs, and in basic and applied research and creative accomplishments. The Penn State 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, the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing footprint is world-wide with our faculty creating immeasurable experiences for our students around the globe. The academic home of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Second-Degree Program is the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, and the program at Penn State Harrisburg is housed in the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education. To learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Second-Degree Program at Penn State Harrisburg, the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, and the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, please visit https://harrisburg.psu.edu/, https://harrisburg.psu.edu/behavioral-sciences-education , and https://www.nursing.psu.edu/. Position Summary: The Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Nursing is a one-year appointment, Full-Time, Non-Tenure-Line faculty position beginning January 2026. This is a 42-week full-time position. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who shares our commitment to teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to our efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for students, foster robust, collaborative research, and engage in service activities supporting institutional goals. Qualifications: To be considered for the Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Nursing, candidates should possess the following qualifications: Education: An earned master's degree in nursing. Individuals with a master's degree will be considered at the rank of instructor, 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 an instructor. Expertise: The preferred candidate will demonstrate expertise in medical-surgical nursing education and practice, along with evidence of planning, implementing, and evaluating simulation-based learning experiences. Experience: Candidates will demonstrate a strong record of teaching and clinical practice in medical-surgical nursing with specialization in advanced medical-surgical nursing Application Process:To apply for the Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Nursing at Penn State Harrisburg, please visit Penn State's Human Resources website https://hr.psu.edu/careers, and submit the following documents: Cover Letter: A cover letter is required and should address the candidate's interest in the position and alignment with Penn State Harrisburg's values. Curriculum Vitae: A complete CV is required and should highlight the candidate's education, research, teaching, and professional experience. Teaching Philosophy: Candidates must submit a statement on their teaching philosophy. Professional References: Candidates must submit a list of three professional references with contact information. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For additional questions, please contact Lisa Albert at laa126@psu.edu. 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 wellbeing. In 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 our Benefits Page. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. 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