Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Nursing (Pediatrics)

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State Behrend invites applications for afull-time, non-tenure line teaching positionin the nursing program at the Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor level. Penn State's B.S.N. degree is offered through the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at University Park and at Behrend the program is administratively situated within the School of Science. The Second-Degree Nursing Program is an accelerated 16-month Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) pathway designed specifically for adult learners who already hold a bachelor's degree in another discipline. The curriculum focuses entirely on intensive nursing science and hands-on clinical practice over a compressed timeframe. Faculty in this program work with highly motivated, mature students who bring diverse academic backgrounds, unique career experiences, and advanced critical thinking skills into the healthcare field.As one of the most comprehensive nursing colleges among public universities nationwide, the Nese College of Nursing serves over 2,100 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 in Spring 2027.

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 5,000 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.

The School of Science offers B.S. degrees in biology, chemistry, mathematics, nursing, physics, and environmental science.Many faculty research programs are nationally and internationally recognized, are funded extramurally, and involve undergraduate researchers.Many research and teaching laboratories are equipped with advanced instrumentation/equipment, including confocal, atomic force, and scanning electron microscopes, state-of-the-art molecular biology facilities, a high-field NMR spectrometer, and a chemical instrumentation laboratory.

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 area's 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 more.It'seasy to get around, housing is affordable, and the cost of living is modest. Erie offers relaxed, comfortable living. For more information about the campus, visitwww.behrend.psu.edu.

Primary Responsibilities

• Instruction in Pediatrics for the second-degree nursing program. Opportunity could include Summer/Fall or Spring/Summer appointment.
• Flexibility to teach in other nursing courses as needed. Consideration given to candidates' area of expertise and experience. Medical-surgical experience helpful. Could also include instruction in leadership, research, pharmacology or pathophysiology.
• Instructionin various healthcare settings which could include the simulation lab, acute care, long-term care facilities. and other community settings.
• 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 Professor
• Candidates with amaster's degreein nursing will also be considered and hired at the rank ofInstructor. Master's 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 growth,scholarship, andsubject matter expertiseis required

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Full benefitsincluded

Onsite teaching is an essential function of this position. The appointment term for this faculty position differs from the standard academic-year schedule. Depending on departmental needs, faculty may be appointed to work during Spring and Summer semesters or Summer and Fall semesters. Specific appointment dates and service expectations will be communicated at the time of hire. This is a36-week, full-time appointment, withexcellent potential for renewal.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply onlineand 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:http://www.nursing.psu.edu.

For questions about the position, please contactKimberly Streiff, DEd, RN MSN CCRN CRNP FNP-C CNE, atkws5659@psu.edu.

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