Assistant Professor | Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

The Nursing Department at Misericordia University is accepting applications for full-time, 10-month, non-tenure track faculty position at our Dallas, PA campus, beginning August 2026. This position may include didactic, lab and/or clinical teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate programs. This is not a remote position; an on-campus presence is required.

Qualifications: A Masters degree in nursing is required, doctorate strongly preferred. Other qualifications include:

Current unencumbered Pennsylvania RN license

Post-secondary teaching experience in nursing

Experience overseeing students in clinical practice settings

Experience teaching nursing students in lab and/or simulation preferred

The Misericordia University Nursing Departments (undergraduate and graduate) are fully accredited by CCNE. Undergraduate programs include a traditional BS, Part-time evening BSN, and ABSN. Graduate programs include preparation for Family Individual Across the Life Span Nurse Practitioners and Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners via the MSN, BSN-DNP or Post-Masters Certificate. There is also a DNP program for practicing APRN's.

Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty, and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus. Candidates should indicate any experience and/or leadership that contribute to this goal.

Misericordia University, founded in 1924 by the Sisters of Mercy, is located adjacent to the Pocono Mountains region of Northeastern Pennsylvania, approximately two hours from New York city and Philadelphia. The University's approach of combining a quality liberal arts education with professional preparation and service leadership has resulted in its wide regional acclaim.

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