"Temporary, Part-Time Nursing Instructor - (Unsolicited)"

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Wehrheim School of Nursing is accepting applications for a temporary, part-time instructor responsible for teaching undergraduate (RN-BSN) and graduate (MSN and DNP) courses with an academic workload of 9 credit hours, or less, per semester, and no more than three preparations per semester. Courses are taught face-to-face and in fully online modalities.

The purpose of this posting is to generate a pool of qualified faculty. Applications submitted will be reviewed on an as needed basis based on enrollment. Anyone meeting the qualifications may be contacted for an interview and potentially hired when a need exists. In the event that you are interviewed but not immediately hired, your application will remain in the department's pool of qualified faculty.

A complete application will include:

• Cover letter describing qualifications for the position.
• Current curriculum vitae or professional resume.
• Copies of registrar-issued transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress.
• Two letters of professional reference dated within the last 12 months.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.

Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials, after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing or related discipline.
• Active, unencumbered PA RN license (or be eligible for).
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills. Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Access to reliable high-speed internet connection and personal computer.
• Successful interview.
• Successful demonstration of ability to facilitate online learning and/or complete a clinical supervisions visit.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Additional Required Qualifications for FNP Program faculty:

• Active, unencumbered PA CRNP license (or be eligible for).
• National certification as a nurse practitioner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in nursing (PhD or DNP) or related discipline.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.

Essential Functions:

• Work is normally performed in typical office-style and/or classroom conditions; clinical supervision is conducted in clinical sites such as primary care offices, hospitals, and clinics.
• Ability to: sit or stand while teaching; speak clearly; communicate via writing exceptionally well; understand verbal communication (read and understand verbal messages); stoop or bend to pick things up.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds without assistance (lift student paper bundles).
• Must be able to occasionally lift/pull/push heavier items with assistance.
• Teach courses face-to-face and online at the higher education level using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, using online tools and/or equipment and/or other appropriate tools appropriate modes of education delivery.
• Ability to record and calculate grades, prepare course outline and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, engage in the selection of appropriate textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the delivery of instruction.
• Use computer for email, obtain information on websites, prepare class documents, grade papers, submit final grades online and other duties related to teaching and advising students and serving the department, college, university and community.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Class schedule and modality (face-to-face, online, blended, etc.) is set by the dean of the college.