Part Time - Nursing - Adjunct Clinical Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University—Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing—invites applications for Adjunct Clinical Instructor openings in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at University Park, PA for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

Adjunct instructors typically teach one to two clinical sections per semester as needed, with a one-semester, non-tenure track appointment and the possibility of reappointment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach one to two clinical sections per semester as needed.
• This is a one semester, non-tenure track appointment with the possibility of reappointment.
• Complete and submit application materials electronically including a letter of application and CV.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

PA RN license

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 program at our University Park, PA campus for the 2026 to 2027 Academic Year.

Job Duties

Adjunct instructors normally teach one to two clinical sections per semester as needed.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Nursing, or higher.
• 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 more details about the college, please visit the Nese College of Nursing website.

For questions about the job requirements please email Dr. Maria Yoder at [e-mail].

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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