Visiting Assistant Professor - Nursing

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY; Moon (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY in Moon, Virginia is seeking a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Health Professions. This role involves teaching pediatric nursing in both undergraduate and graduate programs and requires a graduate degree in nursing along with relevant certifications.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate effective communication skills and a strong commitment to student success. Teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

This position offers a 9-month faculty appointment with a 24-credit teaching load.

Qualifications

• Must possess a graduate degree in nursing with a doctoral degree in nursing or education.
• An unencumbered Pennsylvania or multi-state RN license and nurse practitioner certification are required.
• Teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively teach undergraduate and graduate-level nurse practitioner courses.
• Use a variety of content delivery formats including on ground and online courses.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success through effective teaching practices.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching-learning practices

Education

Graduate degree in nursing

Doctoral degree in nursing or education

Job description

Position School: School of Health Professions

Overview

The Department of Nursing at Robert Morris University invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor. The position includes a 24-credit teaching load for a 9-month visiting faculty appointment. The primary responsibility of teaching will be pediatric nursing in the undergraduate and/or graduate nurse practitioner program(s).

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will effectively teach undergraduate and graduate-level nurse practitioner courses using a variety of content delivery formats, including on ground, online, and distance education/remote courses. The candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to student success through effective teaching-learning practices and course outcomes assessment. The candidate will possess effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact successfully with students, faculty and the university community.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must possess a graduate degree in nursing with a doctoral degree in nursing or education or related field (i.e., public health). An unencumbered Pennsylvania or multi-state RN license and nurse practitioner certification in a relevant specialty area (i.e., FNP, PNP) are required. Teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

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Required to Pass a Credit Check: No

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Advertised: June 15, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time