Practical Nursing Program Clinical Instructors

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in State College is seeking part-time Practical Nursing Program instructors for evening and weekend classes. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in nursing, industry expertise, and preferably an MSN. Responsibilities include developing course materials, preparing reports, and monitoring student attendance. Candidates with teaching experience for adult learners are preferred. Compensation varies based on experience and class duration.

Qualifications

• Instructors should have a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Teaching experience with adult students is preferred.
• MSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing, organizing, and presenting materials.
• Preparing grade/assessment reports.
• Monitoring student attendance.
• Serving as program representative at clinical sites.

Skills

Teaching experience with adult students

Industry expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

MSN

Job description

Application Instructions

Application Instructions:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here; apply internally through Workday.


• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here; apply internally through Workday.


• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

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.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Penn State DuBois' Office of Continuing Education is seeking applications from individuals interested in working part-time as Practical Nursing Program clinical and classroom instructors. Classes for this program will be offered during the evening, and on weekends at the campus in DuBois or at selected off-campus clinical locations.

Instructors are needed to teach within the following program areas:

• Structure and function of the human body


• Fundamentals of practical nursing


• Medical surgical nursing


• Reproductive and pediatric nursing


• Medical surgical, mental health and management

Duties may include:

• Developing, organizing, and presenting materials.


• Preparing grade/assessment reports.


• Monitoring student attendance.


• Serving as program representative at clinical sites

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Instructors should have at least a bachelor’s degree in nursing, industry expertise and/or work experience in the subject matter area.


• Teaching experience with adult students is preferred.


• MSN preferred.

Please submit a letter of application and resume. A teaching demonstration may be required. Compensation for these classes is determined based on instructor experience and the frequency and duration of each class.

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.

EEO IS THE LAW

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