What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time/term-tenure track or clinical track Nursing faculty (Pediatric Nursing) position at Messiah University?
Position Type
Faculty
School
School of Science, Engineering and Health
Department
Department of Nursing (2038)
Discipline
Nursing
Level
Undergraduate
Time Status
Full-Time
Campus
Main Campus (Grantham)
Position Description
Position Summary
The Department of Nursing in the School of Science, Engineering and Health at Messiah University invites applications for a full-time/term-tenure track or clinical track Nursing faculty position.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include teaching in the classroom and clinical nursing settings. Course responsibilities may include Pediatrics, Critical Care, Nursing Research, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and other nursing courses of interest and expertise. Doctorally prepared candidates (PhD or DNP) may have the opportunity to teach graduate-level courses. Faculty will have advising and institutional service responsibilities and continue their own scholarship and practice.
Qualifications
Minimum of Master of Science degree in nursing with appropriate clinical practice certifications; doctoral degree in nursing highly preferred (PhD or DNP) or current enrollment in doctoral study. Graduate preparation in nursing education and certification in nursing education (CNE) are highly preferred. If not doctorally prepared, must commit to a plan to begin doctoral education within five years of hire. Previous didactic and clinical teaching experience preferred. Clinical experience in pediatric nursing is required. Candidate should be committed to excellence in teaching in a Christian liberal arts setting and to ongoing scholarship, service, and practice in nursing. Must have a current, valid professional nursing license in the state of Pennsylvania, or willing to obtain upon hire.
The Program
Messiah University’s Department of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including:
- BSN
- MSN – Nurse Educator
- MSN – Nursing Administration
- MSN/MBA – Nursing Administration dual degree
- DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (post BSN), Nursing Leadership (post-master’s), Nurse Educator
- Post Graduate Certificate – Family Nurse Practitioner
The program enjoys a reputation for high-quality classroom and clinical instruction, producing well-prepared graduates who are preferred for hire in local and regional healthcare institutions. The program boasts unique opportunities for study abroad and cross-cultural learning. The BSN and DNP/FNP programs have maintained a 100% FNP board pass rate and a 99.4% five-year average for first-time NCLEX pass rate. Our nursing programs have received multiple top-ranked designations such as being the #1 RN program in Pennsylvania (Registerednursing.org), #1 RN NCLEX rank in USA (Mountain Measurement Report, 2024), Nursing College of Distinction (BSN, 2024-2025), #5 Best Nursing Educator program (Registerednursing.org, 2024), and #5 Best Online Doctorate in Nursing Program (ForbesAdvisor, 2024). Messiah University’s baccalaureate, master’s, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
The Department
A majority of full-time faculty are doctorally prepared and supported by skilled staff. Faculty are committed to the integration of Christian faith in the practice of the nursing profession. Simulation laboratories include advanced simulation with medium and high-fidelity human simulators integrated into all undergraduate clinical nursing courses.
The University
Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences and has a student body of over 2,700 undergraduate students including 21.3% under-represented and 1.5% international students from 23 countries and over 900 graduate students including 28.1% of students from under-represented populations.
The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah University is a teaching institution that emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty development in teaching and scholarship.
The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah University is a teaching institution that emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty development in teaching and scholarship.
Diversity
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
Starting Date for Position
August 1, 2026
Compensation
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications/Nominations
Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please provide a current curriculum vitae or resume as well as a letter of interest that clearly explains how your Christian faith represents a strong fit with the mission of Messiah University, which is “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society."
Vitae Instructions to Applicants
Curriculum Vitae must include: (1) education, (2) previous employment history, (3) scholarly and professional accomplishments (e.g., papers, publication, recitals, showings), (4) membership in scholarly, professional, or honor societies, and (5) awards and honors received.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Questions about the position may be directed to:
Kristen Slabaugh, DNP, CRNP, CNE
Assistant Dean of Nursing
kslabaugh@messiah.edu
717-691-6029
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Deadline