Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

Posting Number

20110644

Pay Rate

Salary commensurate with experience

Position Type

Faculty

Key Responsibilities

Juniata College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Nursing to support the launch and growth of its new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, beginning August 2026.

Candidates holding a terminal degree (DNP, PhD, or DEd) will be considered for this tenure-track position. Highly qualified applicants with an MSN may be considered for a three-year renewable full-time appointment with the expectation of enrolling in and completing a terminal degree to be eligible for future conversion to tenure track.

This on-campus position includes teaching across didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings, with opportunities to contribute to the undergraduate curriculum based on expertise and program needs. The faculty member will play a key role in developing and delivering a student-centered, liberal-arts-based nursing curriculum that fosters professional identity formation, clinical reasoning, communication, and ethical practice.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and engage in ongoing professional development aligned with the mission and values of Juniata College.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach across the BSN curriculum in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical environments.
• Apply innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies that promote active learning and integrate liberal arts principles into nursing education.
• Contribute to curriculum design and assessment to ensure alignment with the AACN BSN Essentials (2021), NCLEX-RN Test Plan, and Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing standards.
• Participate in ongoing program evaluation, quality improvement, and accreditation activities.
  
  

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status..…EOE

Position Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania or eligibility for licensure prior to appointment.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: medical-surgical nursing, community/public health, health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, leadership, or specialty areas (obstetrics, mental health, geriatrics).
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Demonstrated excellence or strong potential in teaching at the collegiate or clinical education level.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to student-centered, inclusive, and evidence-based nursing education.
• Willingness to make this position a primary professional role, with active participation in departmental meetings, program development, and accreditation activities.
  
  

Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon successful completion of Act 153 clearances and background check.

Supervision Required/Given

This position reports to the Director of Nursing/Chair of the Health Sciences Department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field (DNP, PhD, or EdD), or active enrollment in a doctoral program.
• Experience teaching in undergraduate nursing programs across classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings.
• Familiarity with simulation-based learning, interprofessional education, and integration of liberal arts within nursing curricula.
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation processes.
• Proficiency in using simulation technology and electronic health records (EHRs) to support teaching and learning.
  
  

Special Instructions To Applicants

Interested candidates are asked to submit the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing interest, teaching philosophy, and alignment with Juniata’s liberal arts mission
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Copy of RN license
• Contact information for at least three professional references
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including course and/or clinical evaluations if available, is requested and will be considered in the evaluation of tenure-track candidates.
  
  

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This position may be eligible for work visa sponsorship if the petition would not be affected by the fees described in 90 FR 46027.

Juniata’s Full-Time Benefits package prioritizes the well-being and work-life balance of employees: Medical, vision, dental, retirement (403b), tuition benefit (employee, spouse and dependents), and additional insurance programs.

Open Date

12/03/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes