What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Clinical Placement Coordinator position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Nursing, Medical- Surgical Clincal Placement Coordinator
Reports to: Chairperson, Department of Nursing
Supervises: N/A
Primary function: The Saint Vincent College Department of Nursing is seeking a full-time faculty member with expertise in Medical-Surgical Nursing. The successful candidate will contribute to the academic mission of the department through high-quality teaching, student mentorship, curriculum development, and scholarly engagement. This role is ideal for a nurse educator who is passionate about preparing the next generation of professional nurses and advancing excellence in medical-surgical practice.
This position will be pivotal in the ongoing development and implementation of the nursing program. The faculty member will work closely with other faculty, staff, and external partners to ensure compliance with the Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education and accreditation standards in the delivery of baccalaureate and master’s level education, support of grant-funded projects, and advance the mission and strategic goals of the nursing program and Saint Vincent College.
The faculty member will report directly to the Chair of the Department of Nursing and lead a coordinated, data-driven NCLEX success strategy by overseeing ATI integration, standardizing testing and remediation processes, training faculty, and delivering targeted NCLEX preparation.
This is a 12-month position with faculty rank appropriate for qualifications and previous experience that maintains teaching responsibilities each semester through the calendar year. Candidates with a doctoral degree are eligible for a tenure-track appointment.
Required Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical nursing practice. A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in an academic setting or healthcare institution working with clinical disciplines (nursing, medicine, pharmacy, and/or other health-related fields, etc.).
Posted On 7/2/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution Saint Vincent College Job Location Latrobe, PA
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Nursing, Medical- Surgical Clincal Placement Coordinator
Reports to: Chairperson, Department of Nursing
Supervises: N/A
Primary function: The Saint Vincent College Department of Nursing is seeking a full-time faculty member with expertise in Medical-Surgical Nursing. The successful candidate will contribute to the academic mission of the department through high-quality teaching, student mentorship, curriculum development, and scholarly engagement. This role is ideal for a nurse educator who is passionate about preparing the next generation of professional nurses and advancing excellence in medical-surgical practice.
This position will be pivotal in the ongoing development and implementation of the nursing program. The faculty member will work closely with other faculty, staff, and external partners to ensure compliance with the Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education and accreditation standards in the delivery of baccalaureate and master’s level education, support of grant-funded projects, and advance the mission and strategic goals of the nursing program and Saint Vincent College.
The faculty member will report directly to the Chair of the Department of Nursing and lead a coordinated, data-driven NCLEX success strategy by overseeing ATI integration, standardizing testing and remediation processes, training faculty, and delivering targeted NCLEX preparation.
This is a 12-month position with faculty rank appropriate for qualifications and previous experience that maintains teaching responsibilities each semester through the calendar year. Candidates with a doctoral degree are eligible for a tenure-track appointment.
Required Qualifications
- Current (unencumbered) license as a Registered Nurse and/or APRN in the state of Pennsylvania.
- National certification upon hire or within 2 years of eligibility.
- Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the college or university level (classroom, clinical, and/or simulation).
- Proven leadership skills with demonstrated ability to manage projects and advise students and faculty.
- Exceptional organizational ability with great attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with curriculum development, simulation pedagogy, and/or innovative teaching strategies.
- Evidence of scholarly productivity or potential for research.
- Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., CCNE) and program assessment.
- Experience with NCLEX success program (e.g., ATI).
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical nursing practice. A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in an academic setting or healthcare institution working with clinical disciplines (nursing, medicine, pharmacy, and/or other health-related fields, etc.).
Posted On 7/2/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution Saint Vincent College Job Location Latrobe, PA