FT Instructor/Assistant Professor of Nursing (All Campus locations) - Academic Year 2026/2027

Luzerne County Community College; Nanticoke (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Luzerne County Community College in Nanticoke, PA seeks a full-time Instructor/Assistant Professor of Nursing to teach Medical Surgical, Psychiatric, and Maternal Child Nursing across campus labs and clinical settings.

The role includes curriculum development, theory and clinical instruction, coordination with clinical agencies, and active participation in Nursing Department meetings; travel to the main campus and centers is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• In-process master's degree in Nursing or equivalent from an NLN/ACEN/AACN program.
• PA RN license required; two years teaching or clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Medical Surgical, Psychiatric, and/or Maternal Child Nursing as assigned.
• Prepare curricula, coordinate learning experiences with clinical agencies.
• Deliver theory lectures, campus labs, and clinical instruction.
• Attend Nursing Department meetings and college committees; travel to main campus and centers.

Skills

Nursing education

Clinical instruction

Curriculum development

Leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Master's in Nursing (in progress)

Job description

# FT Instructor/Assistant Professor of Nursing (All Campus locations) - Academic Year 2026/2027Legal Address - Nanticoke, PA 18634End Date 10/25/2026## OverviewSalary Range$44,263.00 - $48,298.00 SalaryPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelGraduate Degree## DescriptionClassroom, campus laboratory and clinical teaching of Medical Surgical Nursing and/or Psychiatric Nursing, and/or Maternal Child Nursing, as assigned; instructor will be responsible for preparation, curriculum development and instruction in theory, campus lab, and clinical nursing; coordination of learning experiences with clinical agencies as assigned; planning, instruction and evaluation of clinical experiences for students; responsible for attending and actively participating in weekly Nursing Department faculty, team and committee meetings on the main campus and participating on college committees; perform such other reasonable duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing. Must travel to our Main Campus and all of our dedicated centers.Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Ashley Shaw, Director of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness, LCCC, 521 Trailblazer Drive, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, 800-377-5222 extension 7392. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment.Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.## Qualifications**Minimum Position Qualifications:****Academic Rank:**Instructor1. **Education -** Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nursing Program and in process of five (5) year plan to complete a Master's Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Nursing from an NLN, ACEN or AACN accredited program required.2. **Experience -**Two (2) years teaching experience in a classroom and/or clinical setting is preferred; two (2) years current professional nursing practice in a nursing care setting is preferred; Registered Nurse licensure in Pennsylvania. Distance Education and Simulation experience preferred.3. **Skills -**Demonstrated proficiency in teaching and supervising Nursing students in clinical skills; demonstrated curriculum development ability; demonstrated communication skills both oral and written; demonstrated leadership and teaching ability; demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.**Academic Rank:**Assistant Professor1. **Education -**Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nursing Program and in process of five (5) year plan to complete a Master's Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Nursing from an NLN, ACEN or AACN accredited program required.2. **Experience -**Two (2) years teaching experience in a classroom and/or clinical setting is required; two (2) years current professional nursing practice in a nursing care setting is required; Registered Nurse licensure in Pennsylvania. Distance Education and Simulation experience preferred.3. **Skills -**Demonstrated proficiency in teaching and supervising Nursing students in clinical skills; demonstrated curriculum development ability; demonstrated communication skills both oral and written; demonstrated leadership and teaching ability; demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.