Instructor/Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Nursing, ASN Program

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Position Information Position Title Instructor/Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Nursing, ASN Program Posting Number F232 College/Area College of Health, Science, and Technology Department Nursing - Undergraduate Bargaining Unit APSCUF Position Type Faculty Type of Appointment Full Time Complement Type Tenure Track Home Campus City Lock Haven State Pennsylvania Zip Code 17745 FTE% 100% Work Location Home Campus Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications If Other, please list Appointment Start Date Spring 2026 Benefits Medical and prescription drug benefits.

Generous retirement plans, two options: Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.

Paid time off.

Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.

Employer-paid life insurance.

Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit.

Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Position Description Summary The home campus for this position is Lock Haven with the expectation of serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

About the Department: Recognized as leaders in accredited undergraduate nursing programs, Commonwealth University prepares future nurses for a wide range of careers in critical care, obstetrics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, trauma, home care, and other clinical specialties and case management.

The Department of Undergraduate Nursing offers an Associates of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing with pre-licensure and RN- BSN concentrations.

About the College: In the College of Health, Science, and Technology, we merge cutting-edge research with hands-on learning to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare, science, and technology.

Our dynamic programs equip students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation to tackle the complex challenges of our time.

With state-of-the-art facilities, renowned faculty, and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to embark on a transformative journey of exploration and impact with us.

Duties The successful candidate will need to complete distance education training programs as made available by the University within two years of hire for the purpose of teaching in a multi-campus environment with remote teaching needs.

Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred) Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, plus 15 semester hours of graduate credit Three years experience as an instructor in an academic or clinical setting OR Master’s Degree in Nursing, plus 10 additional credits of graduate coursework from an accredited institution Four years experience as an instructor in either an academic or clinical setting Academic background and clinical expertise relevant to the position Active PA RN License through the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing is required.

Eligibility for PA RN licensure is required if a current PA license is not held.

Preferred Qualifications Earned doctorate in Nursing University teaching experience Demonstrated research experience Professional service Experience developing and/or administering simulation experiences to enhance student learning Demonstration of work with diverse populations Special Instructions to Applicants Cover letter Current vitae Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts Statement of teaching philosophy Diversity statement Copy of RN license Contact information for at least three professional references Scholarship/Research Interest Statement Applications must be submitted online by October 31, 2025 for full consideration.

Position will remain open until filled.

Questions may be directed to Eric Lippincott, Chairperson of Undergraduate Nursing at elippinc@commonwealthu.edu.

Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process that may include a teaching demonstration.

Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.

Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

Supplemental Information Background Clearances Diversity Statement Title IX/Clery The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act ( VAWA).

Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination.

VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled.

The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations.

The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements.

For information on the University’s crime statistics, which is available in a publication called “Annual Security Report”, please contact Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report.

Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.

About Commonwealth University of PA Anticipated Start Date Anticipated End Date The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*: The Department of Undergraduate Nursing at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Nursing to serve as a core faculty member in the Associates of Science in Nursing degree program.

The Associate’s of Science in Nursing position encompasses classroom and clinical teaching for first-year and second-year students at the Lock Haven campus.

The position may also require teaching in one of our other degree programs in either an on-campus or online environment based on need and faculty expertise.

The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and show potential for a productive research/scholarship program.

Professional development support is available to support ongoing research.

Commonwealth University faculty are expected to serve as academic advisors and mentors for its students.

Minimum Qualifications A complete application includes Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.

Recommendation for hiring is needed for a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.

Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree, must earn a Master’s Degree, in Nursing, within 5 years of employment.

Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors.

In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date.

The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.

At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success.

Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University.

We uphold our commitment to DEI by: • Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.

• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.

• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond.

While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.

Spring 2026 Posting Detail Information Open Date mm-dd-yyyy 09/26/2025 Close Date mm-dd-yyyy Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link https://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/4588 Salary: .

Date posted: 10/21/2025

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