Second Degree Nursing Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University • Erie, PA

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About The Position

Penn State Behrend invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure line teaching position in the undergraduate second degree nursing program. Penn State’s B.S.N. degree is offered through the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at University Park, and at Behrend is administratively situated within the School of Science. 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 a 36-week, full-time appointment, with excellent potential for renewal. The position includes full benefits, with an anticipated start date as early as Summer 2026. 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; and Science); student residential living; a range of research programs and outreach centers; and a highly successful business 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. Erie, Pennsylvania is a metropolitan area of more than a quarter million 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’s easy to get around, housing is affordable, and the cost of living is modest. Erie offers relaxed, comfortable living. For more information about the campus, visit www.behrend.psu.edu .

Requirements

• Candidates for the position will possess at a minimum a master’s degree in nursing and eligibility for RN licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Individuals with a master’s degree will be considered at the rank of lecturer, 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 a lecturer.
• Hold a valid nursing license; and be eligible for RN licensure in Pennsylvania

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with nursing simulation is preferred.
• A Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and instruction in classroom, simulation lab, and clinical environments in courses such as nursing fundamentals, pharmacology, pathophysiology, health assessment, professional role courses, adult medical-surgical nursing courses, including classroom and clinical teaching, with a preference given to individuals with a background in gerontology or community health.
• In addition to teaching, responsibilities include advising students, participating in committees, and other service and scholarly activities as appropriate.
• Help coordinate activities related to the second degree nursing student cohorts including participating in recruitment activities and cohort level advising
• Show evidence of professional growth, scholarship, and mastery of the subject matter.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level