Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Nursing and Simulation Laboratory Coordinator

Penn State Harrisburg's School of Behavioral Sciences and Education seeks applicants for a non-tenure line teaching position at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Nursing and Simulation Laboratory Coordinator. This position is a full-time, 48-week appointment term appointment starting Fall 2025.

Position Summary: The Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Nursing and Simulation Laboratory Coordinator is a forty-eight-week appointment, Full-Time Non-Tenure-Line faculty position within the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education beginning August 2025. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who shares our commitment to teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to our efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for students, foster robust, collaborative research, and engage in service activities supporting institutional goals.

Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Nursing and Simulation Laboratory Coordinator include:

Teaching: Candidates' primary responsibilities will include coordination and oversite of simulation and laboratory operations and instruction in nursing courses, including classroom and clinical teaching.

Research/Scholarship/Creative Accomplishments: The candidate is expected to engage in scholarly activities in their respective area of expertise.

Service: The candidate is expected to provide service across the College and University that promotes a commitment to the professional and regional community of the campus, including DEIB goals, such as committee work, community engagement, mentorship, and other contributions to the campus and the broader academic community.

Qualifications: To be considered for the Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Nursing and Simulation Laboratory Coordinator, candidates should possess the following qualifications:

Education: An earned master's degree in nursing. 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.

Expertise: The preferred candidate will demonstrate expertise in medical-surgical nursing education and practice, along with evidence of planning, implementing, and evaluating simulation-based learning experiences.

DEIB Commitment: Candidates should briefly describe their commitment to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments that consider the needs of Penn State Harrisburg's diverse student population.

Experience: Candidates will demonstrate a strong record of teaching and clinical practice in medical-surgical nursing with a specialization in pediatrics or advanced medical-surgical nursing, in addition to overseeing the administrative, curricular, and operational aspects of the Simulation Learning Laboratory.

Application Process: To apply for the Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Nursing at Penn State Harrisburg, please visit Penn State's Human Resources website hr.psu.edu/careers and submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter: A cover letter is required and should address the candidate's interest in the position, DEIB commitment, and alignment with Penn State Harrisburg's values.
• Curriculum Vitae: A complete CV is required and should highlight the candidate's education, research, teaching, and professional experience.
• Teaching Philosophy: Candidates must submit a statement on their teaching philosophy, including strategies for promoting DEIB.
• Professional References: Candidates must submit a list of three professional references with contact information.
• Candidates should apply for the position of Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Nursing and Simulation Laboratory Coordinator at Penn State Harrisburg by visiting https://hr.psu.edu/careers.
• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
• For additional questions, please contact Lisa Albert, Nursing Program Coordinator, at laa126@psu.edu.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

About Penn State/The College/The School:

Penn State Harrisburg is a campus of the Pennsylvania State University, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's land-grant institution, serving more than 85,000 students. Penn State Harrisburg, the Capital College, enrolls 4,600 students in residential instruction and an additional 1,000 students in programs delivered online via the University's World Campus. Penn State Harrisburg offers two associates, 35 baccalaureates, 25 Master's, and three doctoral degrees. The college also offers the first two years of study leading to more than 275 baccalaureate majors available throughout Penn State. Additionally, the campus participates in nine online degree offerings (six graduate and three undergraduate) through Penn State World Campus, and offers accelerated undergraduate/graduate programs, joint degrees in collaboration with Penn State Dickinson Law and the Penn State College of Medicine, and continuing education opportunities.

The School of Behavioral Sciences and Education's mission is to foster critical thinking skills and holistic well-being, celebrate diversity and individual differences, and provide excellence in teaching and advising through innovative academic programs, and in basic and applied research and creative accomplishments that contribute to a body of knowledge and peoples' quality of life. The School offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate academic programs in three broad, academic domains: Health and Professional Studies, Social Sciences and Psychology, and Teacher Education. The school offers undergraduate degrees in biobehavioral health, human development and family studies, kinesiology, nursing, psychology, sociology, elementary, secondary, literacy, and special education; and graduate programs in applied behavior analysis, applied clinical psychology, and teaching and curriculum. We foster critical thinking skills and holistic well-being, celebrate diversity and individual differences, and provide excellence in teaching and advising through innovative academic programs, and in basic and applied research and creative accomplishments.

The Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is one of the most comprehensive colleges of nursing in any public university in the country. With over 2,100 undergraduate students and approximately 200 graduate students, the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing footprint is world-wide with our faculty creating immeasurable experiences for our students around the globe.

The academic home of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Second-Degree Program is the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, and the program at Penn State Harrisburg is housed in the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education. To learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Second-Degree Program at Penn State Harrisburg, the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, and the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, please visit https://harrisburg.psu.edu/, https://harrisburg.psu.edu/behavioral-sciences-education , and https://www.nursing.psu.edu/.

Likewise, the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We believe diversity benefits and enriches students, staff, and faculty within our school. We are dedicated to building and sustaining an equitable, inclusive, and welcoming teaching and learning environment where cultural diversity is valued and celebrated.



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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.





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