Nursing Adjunct Instructor

Penn State University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 6,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking adjunct instructors for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the Schuylkill campus for the 2025–2026 academic year. Adjuncts typically teach one to two sections per semester.

The appointment is one semester, non-tenure track with potential for reappointment. Applications are reviewed as needs arise; remote work is not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or higher is required.
• Current Pennsylvania RN license is required.
• Recent clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adjunct instructors typically teach one to two sections per semester.

Skills

RN license

Clinical experience

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for Adjunct Instructor openings in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at our Penn State Schuylkill campus for the 2025 to 2026 Academic Year.

Adjunct instructors typically teach one to two sections per semester.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in nursing or higher is required along with a current Pennsylvania RN license.
• Recent clinical experience preferred.

To be considered for this opening, applications must be submitted electronically and include a letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for this job and a curriculum vitae. Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references, if requested.

Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as the need arises. This is a one semester, non-tenure track appointment with the possibility of reappointment. For a more detailed description of the Nese College of Nursing please visit our website at http://nursing.psu.edu. For questions about the job requirements please email Dr. Marianne Adam at [e-mail].

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