Part Time - Nursing - Adjunct and Clinical Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University; North Union Township (PA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, invites applications for Adjunct Clinical Instructor openings in the BSN program for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Adjunct instructors provide clinical instruction, supervision, and evaluation of undergraduate nursing students across various settings.

These positions are one-semester, non-tenure-line appointments with potential for reappointment based on program needs and funding. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required; doctoral degree preferred.
• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Recent clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Previous teaching or clinical instruction experience is desirable.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise undergraduate nursing clinical courses and/or laboratory experiences as assigned.
• Facilitate student learning and help students integrate nursing theory into clinical practice.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain effective communication with course coordinators, faculty, clinical agency personnel, and students.
• Ensure compliance with program, college, university, and clinical agency requirements.
• Adjunct instructors normally teach one to two clinical sections per semester, based on program needs.

Skills

RN license

Nursing education

Clinical instruction

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for Adjunct Clinical Instructor openings in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Adjunct Clinical Instructors play an essential role in preparing future nurses by providing clinical instruction, supervision, and evaluation of undergraduate nursing students in a variety of healthcare settings throughout the region.

Job Duties

• Teach and supervise undergraduate nursing clinical courses and/or laboratory experiences as assigned.
• Facilitate student learning and help students integrate nursing theory into clinical practice.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain effective communication with course coordinators, faculty, clinical agency personnel, and students.
• Ensure compliance with program, college, university, and clinical agency requirements.
• Adjunct instructors normally teach one to two clinical sections per semester, based on program needs.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required; doctoral degree preferred.
• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Recent clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Previous teaching or clinical instruction experience is desirable.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Application Materials

• A cover letter detailing qualifications and relevant clinical and teaching experience.
• A current curriculum vitae or résumé.
• Candidates should be prepared to provide unofficial transcripts and official transcripts upon request.
• Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references, if requested.
• Failure to submit all required application materials may result in the candidate not being considered for employment.

Appointment Information

This is a one-semester, non-tenure-line appointment with the possibility of reappointment based on program needs, performance, and available funding. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed as instructional needs arise.

About Penn State Fayette

Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, offers students the opportunity to earn a Penn State degree in a close-knit learning environment committed to academic excellence, student success, and community engagement. The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing seeks dedicated nurse educators who are committed to developing the next generation of professional nurses. For more information about the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, please visit https://www.nursing.psu.edu.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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