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addressAddressCampus, IL
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Position Title Instructor/Assistant Professor - Medical-Surgical/Maternal Child Health Nursing Posting Number F144 College/Area College of Health Professions Department Nursing - Undergraduate Bargaining Unit APSCUF Position Type Faculty Type of Appointment Full Time Complement Type Tenure Track Home Campus Mansfield FTE% Work Location Home Campus Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications If Other, please list Appointment Start Date Spring 2024 or Fall 2024 Benefits
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:
  • Medical and prescription drug benefits.
  • Generous retirement plans, two options:
    • Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
    • State Employees' Retirement System (SERS)
  • Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
  • Paid time off.
  • Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.
*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.
To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.
Position Description Summary
The Breiner School of Nursing at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Medical-Surgical/Maternal Child Health Nursing, Instructor/Assistant Professor.
The home campus for this position is Mansfield with the expectation of serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
About the Department: The Breiner School of Nursing, Bloomsburg offers outstanding CCNE accredited BSN, MSN, and DNP programs, as well as the only Nurse Anesthetist program in the PA State System of Higher Education, which is offered in collaboration with Geisinger Health System. The Breiner School of Nursing boasts high NCLEX pass rates and outstanding clinical experiences at all levels in partnership with regional health care providers. The Lock Haven Campus is accredited by ACEN and offers ASN and RN- BSN programs. The Mansfield Campus is accredited by ACEN and offers the BSN major.

About the College:The College of Health Professions ( COHP) comprise of the Departments of Communication Sciences & Disorders, Health & Exercise Science, Physician Assistant and the School of Nursing which houses the Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Departments. COHP offers several bachelors, masters, and two doctoral programs, the Doctor of Audiology and Doctor of Nursing Practice. COHP aims to prepare competent and caring health care professionals to serve communities and the health care industry.
Duties
This position may require development and teaching of courses online.
The maternal Child Health Nursing faculty position encompasses classroom and clinical teaching for junior level students in the maternal-Child Health course. Instructional delivery can occur through on-line, in-person, and blended instructional methods on the main campus or at off-site educational locations. Voluntary summer/winter contracts may be available.
The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and show potential for a productive research/scholarship program. Professional development support is available to support ongoing research and to obtain a doctoral degree.
The successful candidate will need to complete distance education training programs as made available by the University within two years of hire for the purpose of teaching in a multi-campus environment with remote teaching needs.
Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred)
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned Master of Science in Nursing and a commitment to achieve doctoral degree prior to tenure decision. Strong academic background and clinical expertise in the area of Medical-surgical and Child Health Nursing practice is required. Eligibility for PA RN licensure is required if a current PA license is not held.
Preferred Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in nursing or related field and experience teaching Child Health Nursing courses and clinical preferred. Scholarly activity in the form of research or professional service preferred. Ability to work with diverse populations preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application includes: 1. Cover letter; 2. Current vitae; 3. Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts; 4. Copy of RN license for State Board of Nursing approval; 5. Contact information for at least three professional references; 6. Teaching philosophy; 7. Diversity statement .
Applications must be received by December 17, 2023 for full consideration. Position will remain open until filled. Questions may be directed to Search & Screen Committee Chair, jbower@commonwealthu.edu.

Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process as judged by the department faculty.
Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.

Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and criminal background.
Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

Supplemental Information
Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Recommendation for hiring is needed for a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty. Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.
Background Clearances
Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.
Diversity Statement
At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:
Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.
Title IX/Clery
The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act ( VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University's compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.
About Commonwealth University of PA
The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.
We're Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.
We're Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.
We're Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.
Anticipated Start Date
Spring 2024 or Fall 2024
Anticipated End Date
Posting Detail Information

Open Date mm-dd-yyyy 11/17/2023 Close Date mm-dd-yyyy Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link https://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/1255
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