Full-time/term-tenure track or clinical track Nursing faculty

Full-time/term-tenure track or clinical track Nursing faculty

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Position Title Full-time/term-tenure track or clinical track Nursing faculty

Position Type

Position Type Faculty

School

School School of Science, Engineering and Health

Department

Department Department of Nursing (2038)

Discipline Nursing

Level

Level Undergraduate

Time Status

Time Status Full-Time

Campus

Campus Main Campus (Grantham)

Position Description

Position Summary

The Department of Nursing in the School of Science, Engineering and Health at Messiah University invites applications for a full-time/term-tenure track or clinical track Nursing faculty position. The primary focus will be on maternity and health assessment but may also include other areas as indicated.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include theory and clinical teaching in at least two of the following core clinical courses: Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family, Nursing Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents, or Health Assessment, Foundations of Nursing Practice, Pharmacology, or Pathophysiology. Doctorally prepared candidates (PhD or DNP ) may have the opportunity to teach graduate-level courses. Faculty will have advising and institutional service responsibilities, in addition to continuing their own scholarship and practice.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Minimum ofMaster of Science degree in nursing with appropriate clinical practice certifications; doctorate in nursing preferred (PhD or DNP ), or current enrollment in doctoral study. Graduate preparation in nursing education and certification in nursing education ( CNE ) is highly preferred. Previous college teaching experience preferred. Must have recent, relevant clinical experience. Candidate should have a commitment to excellence in teaching in a Christian liberal arts setting and to ongoing scholarship, service, and practice in nursing. Must have a current, valid professional nursing license in the state of Pennsylvania.

The Program

The Program: Messiah University’s Department of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including:

The program enjoys a reputation for high-quality classroom and clinical instruction, producing well-prepared graduates who are highly sought after 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

The Department: Simulation laboratories feature advanced simulation capabilities with medium- and high-fidelity human simulators. Faculty members are committed to integrating Christian faith into the practice of the nursing profession. Students also have opportunities for cross-cultural experiences, and the development of intercultural competency is encouraged.

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

Starting Date for Position August 2025

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:

Applicants will submit the name and e-mail address for the number of referees listed below. Referees will receive an e-mail notifying them to upload a confidential letter via the provided URL .

Accept Letters of Recommendation

Accept Letters of Recommendation Yes

Minimum Requests 2

Maximum Requests 3

Last Day Referee Can Submit Reference

Referee Reminded After How Many Days

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Human Resources: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-5300

Student Employment: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-1800 x.2900

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