Assistant Professor | Nursing

Position Information:

The Nursing Department at Misericordia University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, non-tenure-track faculty position on our Dallas, Pennsylvania campus, beginning January 2027.

Responsibilities will include didactic, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical instruction in undergraduate nursing programs. This is an on-campus position and is not eligible for remote work. Occasional evening and weekend responsibilities may be required.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Current, unencumbered Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Preferred:

• Earned doctorate in Nursing or a related field (PhD, EdD, or DNP).

Additional Qualifications:

• Previous post-secondary teaching experience in nursing.
• Experience supervising nursing students in clinical practice settings.
• Experience teaching nursing students in laboratory and/or simulation environments.
• Strong commitment to student success and excellence in teaching.

About the Nursing Department:

The undergraduate and graduate Nursing programs at Misericordia University are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Undergraduate nursing offerings include:

• Traditional Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing
• Part-Time Evening BSN Program
• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Weekend Program

Application Process

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

About Misericordia:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Misericordia University is not able to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this position.

Misericordia University, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1924, is a comprehensive institution offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs. Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania near the Pocono Mountains, the university is approximately 2.5 hours from both New York City and Philadelphia. Misericordia is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, professional preparation, and service to others, rooted in the values of the Sisters of Mercy.