Assistant Professor of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Clinical Placement Coordinator

About the role

The Saint Vincent College Department of Nursing is seeking a full-time faculty member with expertise in Medical-Surgical Nursing. The successful candidate will contribute to the academic mission of the department through high-quality teaching, student mentorship, curriculum development, and scholarly engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses with a primary focus on medical-surgical nursing and associated courses such as population health, vulnerable populations, and community health in classroom, clinical, and simulation settings.
• Develop and revise curriculum to ensure alignment with current evidence-based practice, accreditation standards, and program outcomes.
• Supervise and evaluate students in clinical placements, skills labs, and simulation experiences.
• Function as ATI champion.
• Career with Saint Vincent College is an exciting opportunity to help set a path for educating the future generations of nurses!

Requirements

• Current (unencumbered) license as a Registered Nurse and/or APRN in the state of Pennsylvania.
• National certification upon hire or within 2 years of eligibility.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the college or university level (classroom, clinical, and/or simulation).
• Proven leadership skills with demonstrated ability to manage projects and advise students and faculty.
• Exceptional organizational ability with great attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in nursing or current enrollment in a doctoral program is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical nursing practice.
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in an academic setting or healthcare institution working with clinical disciplines (nursing, medicine, pharmacy, and/or other health-related fields, etc.).

Skills

• Experience with curriculum development, simulation pedagogy, and/or innovative teaching strategies.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity or potential for research.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., CCNE) and program assessment.
• Experience with NCLEX success program (e.g., ATI).

Benefits

This is a 12-month position with faculty rank appropriate for qualifications and previous experience that maintains teaching responsibilities each semester through the calendar year. Candidates with a doctoral degree are eligible for a tenure-track appointment.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position is a full-time, 12-month position.