What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Adjunct Instructor in Nursing position at Messiah University?
Position Summary
The Department of Nursing in the School of Science, Engineering and Health at Messiah University invites applications for the position of Clinical Adjunct Instructor in Nursing. Responsibilities Responsible for teaching undergraduate clinical nursing courses. Qualifications Applicants must have a graduate degree in nursing (e.g. MS, MSN, DNP, PhD) or a BSN and be enrolled in a graduate nursing program with a plan to complete in 5 years of hire. Current relevant clinical experience is also required. Clinical certifications are highly valued but not required. Must have a current, valid professional nursing license in the state of Pennsylvania or a relevant multi-state license. The Program Messiah University’s Department of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including :
- MSN – Nurse Educator
- MSN – Nursing Administration
- MSN MBA – Nursing Administration dual degree
- DNP / FNP (post BSN)
- DNP-Nursing Leadership (post master’s)
- DNP-Nurse EducatorThe program enjoys a reputation for high-quality classroom and clinical instruction, producing well-prepared graduates preferred for hire in local and regional healthcare institutions. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master’s degree program in nursing, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Messiah University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( http : / / www.ccneaccreditation.org ). The Department Simulation laboratories include advanced simulation with medium and high-fidelity human simulators. Students also have opportunities for cross-cultural experiences, and intercultural competency development is encouraged. Faculty are committed to the integration of Christian faith in the practice of the nursing profession. More information about the program can be found at https : / / www.messiah.edu / info / 20205 / department_of_nursing . The University Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences and has a student body of over 2,500 undergraduate students including 20.0% under-represented and 2.4% international students from 21 countries and over 700 graduate students including 20.7% of students from under-represented populations.
The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah University is a teaching institution that emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty development in teaching and scholarship. Diversity Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement. Starting Date for Position August 26, 2025 Compensation Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
