Job Description

Full-time/tenure track or clinical track nursing faculty

Position Type: Faculty

School: School of Science, Engineering and Health

Department: Department of Nursing (2038)

Discipline: Nursing

Level: Undergraduate

Time Status: Full-Time

Campus: Main Campus (Grantham)

Position Summary:

The Department of Nursing in the School of Science, Engineering and Health at Messiah University invites applications for a full-time/tenure-track or clinical track nursing faculty position to teach courses in the Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate nursing courses in the medical-surgical, pathophysiology, health assessment, foundations, and pharmacology. Other specialty areas may also be considered. Oversight of students in the clinical setting and simulation lab may also be included.

Qualifications:

Minimum of Master of Science degree in nursing with appropriate clinical practice certifications; doctoral degree in nursing preferred (PhD or DNP) or current enrollment in doctoral study. Graduate preparation in nursing education is preferred, with previous didactic and clinical teaching experience. Candidate should be committed to excellence in teaching in a Christian liberal arts setting. Must have a current, valid professional nursing license in Pennsylvania, or approved multi-state license.

The Program:

The Program: Messiah University's Department of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including: • BSN • MSN - Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration, Family Nurse Practitioner• MSN/MBA - Nursing Administration dual degree • DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner (post BSN), Nursing Leadership (post-master's), Nurse Educator• Post Graduate Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner The program enjoys a reputation for high-quality classroom and clinical instruction, producing well-prepared graduates who are preferred for hire in local and regional healthcare institutions. The program boasts unique opportunities for study abroad and cross-cultural learning. The BSN and DNP/FNP programs have maintained a 100% FNP board pass rate and a 99.4% five-year average for first-time NCLEX pass rate. Our nursing programs have received multiple top-ranked designations such as being the #1 RN program in Pennsylvania (Registerednursing.org), #1 RN NCLEX rank in USA (Mountain Measurement Report, 2024), Nursing College of Distinction (BSN, 2024-2025), #5 Best Nursing Educator program (Registerednursing.org, 2024), and #5 Best Online Doctorate in Nursing Program (ForbesAdvisor, 2024). Messiah University's baccalaureate, master's, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

The Department:

The Department: A majority of full-time faculty are doctorally prepared and supported by skilled staff. Faculty are committed to the integration of Christian faith in the practice of the nursing profession. Simulation laboratories include advanced simulation with medium and high-fidelity human simulators integrated into all undergraduate clinical nursing courses.

The University:

Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences and has a student body of over 2,700 undergraduate students including 21.3% under-represented and 1.5% international students from 23 countries and over 900 graduate students including 28.1% 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.

Starting Date for Position: August 1, 2026

Compensation: Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications/Nominations:

Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please provide a current curriculum vitae or resume as well as a letter of interest that clearly explains how your Christian faith represents a strong fit with the mission of Messiah University, which 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."

Vitae Instructions to Applicants:

Curriculum Vitae must include: (1) education, (2) previous employment history, (3) scholarly and professional accomplishments (e.g., papers, publication, recitals, showings), (4) membership in scholarly, professional, or honor societies, and (5) awards and honors received.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Questions about the position may be directed to:Kristen Slabaugh, DNP, CRNP, CNE Assistant Dean of [email protected]

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6693275

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.

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