Nursing - Adjunct Clinical Instructor Fall 2027

Penn State University • Altoona, PA

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About The Position

The Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State Altoona, Division of Business, Health, Humanities, & Social Sciences, invites applications for a part-time teaching appointment in the undergraduate nursing program starting Fall 2027. The instructor will teach clinical, simulation laboratory, and/or classroom instruction in Nursing.

Candidates should be qualified to teach undergraduate nursing clinical courses and have experience in the area of instruction. A master’s degree is required for clinical instruction, and a doctoral degree is required for classroom instruction. Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts (official transcripts are required before appointment), and contact information for three professional references. Final selection will be based on scholastic achievement, review of the candidate’s curriculum vitae, and a successful interview. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue to be accepted until the vacancy is filled.

The position requires applicable background checks and Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background clearances.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required for clinical instruction.
• Doctoral degree required for classroom instruction.
• Experience in the area needed for instruction.
• Required clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
• Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts (official transcripts required before appointment), and contact information for three professional references; failure to submit required materials may result in the candidate not being considered.
• Successful interview and scholastic achievement, as evaluated in the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate nursing courses through clinical instruction, simulation laboratory instruction, and/or classroom instruction.
• Provide instruction in an area of nursing for which the candidate has relevant experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level