Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Nursing - Undergraduate (Medical Surgical) - Fall 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Nursing - Undergraduate (Medical Surgical) - Fall 2025

Posting Number

F188

College / Area

College of Health, Science, and Technology

Department

Nursing - Undergraduate

Bargaining Unit

APSCUF

Position Type

Faculty

Type of Appointment

Full Time

Complement Type

Tenure Track

Home Campus

Lock Haven

City

Lock Haven

State

Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17745

FTE%

100%

Work Location

Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

If Other, please list

Appointment Start Date

Fall 2025

Benefits

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include

• Medical and prescription drug benefits.
• Generous retirement plans, two options :

Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Position Description Summary

The Breiner School of Nursing at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Medical Surgical Instructor / Assistant Professor position.

The home campus for this position is Lock Haven / Clearfield with the expectation of serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

About the Department : The Breiner School of Nursing, Bloomsburg offers outstanding CCNE accredited BSN, MSN, and DNP programs, as well as the only Nurse Anesthetist program in the PA State System of Higher Education, which is offered in collaboration with Geisinger Health System. The Breiner School of Nursing boasts high NCLEX pass rates and outstanding clinical experiences at all levels in partnership with regional health care providers. The Lock Haven Campus is accredited by ACEN and offers ASN and RN-BSN programs. The Mansfield Campus is accredited by ACEN and offers the BSN major.

About the College : The Breiner School of Nursing is located within the College of Health, Science, and Technology (COHST). The COHST offers several bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs. Our welcoming and engaging learning environment meets the evolving needs of our students and the region by offering innovative academic programs in health, science, and technology. The COHST also offers outstanding opportunities for career development and high-impact experiences aimed at broadening access, enhancing academic achievement, and fostering life-long success for all our students. Grounded in a commitment to community and academic excellence, we strive to inspire a lifelong passion for inquiry and innovation that prepares students in the college and across the university for future challenges. The COHST aims to inspire students, staff, and faculty to grow individually, excel academically and professionally, and engage their community.

Duties

This faculty position encompasses classroom and clinical teaching for students enrolled in medical-surgical settings. Instructional delivery can occur through online, in-person, and blended instructional methods on the main campus or at off-site educational locations. Voluntary summer / winter contracts may be available.

The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and show potential for a productive research / scholarship program. Professional development support is available to support ongoing research and to obtain a doctoral degree.

Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum / Preferred)

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing with an earned Master of Science in Nursing or related field and a commitment to achieve doctoral degree prior to tenure decision. Strong academic background and clinical expertise in the area of medical surgical nursing or similar specialty practice is required. Active and unhindered PA RN License through the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing is required. Eligibility for PA RN licensure is required if a current PA license is not held.

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing with an earned doctorate in Nursing or related field and experience teaching adult health nursing courses and clinical preferred. Scholarly activity in the form of research or professional service preferred. Successful demonstration of work with diverse populations preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application includes 1. Cover letter; 2. Current vitae; 3. Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts; 4. Copy of RN license for State Board of Nursing approval; 5. Contact information for at least three professional references; 6. Teaching philosophy; 7. Diversity statement. Applications must be received by March 15, 2025 for full consideration. Position will remain open until filled. Questions may be directed to Search & Screen Committee Chair at mpontz@commonwealthu.edu.

Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process as judged by the department faculty.

Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.

Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and criminal background.

Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

Supplemental Information

Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Recommendation for hiring is needed for a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty. Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

Tenure must be applied for within five years and will require a completed doctorate along with evidence of effective teaching, continuous scholarly activity, and service.

Background Clearances

Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A : Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.

Diversity Statement

At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by :

Title IX / Clery

The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu ), to coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University's compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University's crime statistics, which is available in a publication called "Annual Security Report", please contact Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University - Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University - Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website : https : / / www.commonwealthu.edu / offices-directory / university-police / annual-security-report . Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone : (215) 656-6010; Fax : (215) 656-6020.

About Commonwealth University of PA

The Power of Three Bloomsburg , Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

We're Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

We're Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education : accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

We're Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.

Anticipated Start Date

Fall 2025

Anticipated End Date

Posting Detail Information

Open Date mm-dd-yyyy

02 / 13 / 2025

Close Date mm-dd-yyyy

Open Until Filled

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