Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Nursing

About the role

Penn State Mont Alto seeks applicants for a non-tenure line teaching position at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor in Nursing for our BSN program. This position is a full-time position starting in Fall 2025.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and instruction in mental health, professional role, and fundamental nursing courses, including classroom and clinical teaching, with a preference given to individuals with a background in mental-health nursing.
• In addition to teaching, responsibilities include advising students, participating in committees, and other service and scholarly activities as appropriate.
• Show evidence of professional growth, scholarship, and mastery subject matter.

Qualifications

• 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 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.
• A Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification is highly preferred and/or certification in mental-health nursing.

Skills

Interest in active and collaborative learning, the use of instructional technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

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.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is full-time, starting in Fall 2025.