Full-time Nursing Faculty

King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA, is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty member (non-tenure track, 12 – months) in the Department of Nursing, beginning May 2025. Rank and salary are commensurate with individual experience. This position reports directly to the Associate Dean of Nursing and the Dean of Health Sciences.

The successful candidate will be assigned teaching responsibilities across the College’s Nursing Department Programs, which include: Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Hybrid program (ABSN – H), RN to BS in Nursing online program, and Dual Degrees in Nursing program, a partnership with Luzerne County Community College (LCCC). A director’s role for the RN to BS in Nursing and/or ABSN – H program(s) may be available for highly qualified candidates.

The ABSN – H program is a 12-month, 48-credit, post-baccalaureate entry-level program that is completed by students in 12-months whose graduates are eligible for the National Council Licensure Examination. The R.N. to Bachelor of Science in Nursing post-licensure program admits both RNs seeking a part-time, on-line program to complete bachelorette education and students in the King’s dual degrees nursing partnership with LCCC. This partnership is designed for students to enroll in courses at King’s in the first year, complete the Associate degree in nursing at LCCC in the second and third years, and complete coursework for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at King’s during the fourth year.

Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, collaborating with the Associate Dean of Nursing on maintaining accreditation and approval at the national and state levels, revision and development of nursing courses as assigned, assisting in testing and remediation of students' nursing skills, student advisement, and participation in campus recruitment activities

Minimum requirements for applicants are a Master of Science in Nursing granted by a U.S. regional accredited College or University, Active or eligible for a Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License, three years of full-time experience in a clinical setting as a Registered Nurse, three years as a nurse educator, proficient computer skills, and excellent professional written and oral communication skills. Preferred qualifications include a terminal degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DNP) in Nursing or a related field granted by a U.S. regionally accredited College or University and National League of Nursing (NLN) Academic Nurse Educator Certification (CNE). The successful candidate will support the Holy Cross Mission and Catholic identity of the College.

To apply submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three professional references to Careers@kings.edu . Screening of applications will begin March 3rd, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

A Catholic institution of higher education animated and guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross, King’s pursues excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship through a rigorous core curriculum, major programs across the liberal arts and sciences, nationally accredited professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and personal attention to student formation in a nurturing community. The College is in downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes applications from persons of traditionally under-represented groups. Further information about King’s can be found at www.kings.edu. EOE.

The Health Sciences, housed in the state-of-the-art Frank and Carolyn Kowalski Center for Advanced Healthcare Education and Richard Abbas Alley Center for Health Sciences, has accredited Athletic Training, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition and Dietetics (Candidacy), and Occupational Therapy (Candidacy), and robust programs in Nutrition Science and additional exercise science disciplines.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person