Full-time Nursing Faculty

Summary of Position:

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology’s Practical Nursing Program is seeking qualified faculty applicants to provide full-time didactic nursing instruction within the Practical Nursing Program. Reporting to the Director of Nursing for the PN Program, the faculty member is responsible for providing subject matter expertise in accordance with approved course syllabi. The faculty member is responsible for assessing student performance and documenting all course-related activities according to program policies and procedures. Faculty members also participate in program review, course assessment, and curriculum enhancement utilizing evidence-based nursing education models and best practices.

Supervisor responsibilities: None

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Effectively deliver in-person didactic, simulation, clinical, and laboratory instruction utilizing approved course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accrediting and regulatory agency standards and requirements.
• Promote student success by demonstrating flexibility in teaching style and work schedule, while fostering an engaging, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Assess student performance in a timely manner and provide constructive feedback to support student learning and achievement.
• Manage the didactic learning environment by maintaining accurate records, submitting grades and required reports within established deadlines, and administering academic and attendance policies consistently.
• Identify students who are at risk of not achieving course outcomes and provide input regarding individualized corrective action plans, remediation, and student support strategies.
• Mentor and advise students through scheduled meetings and ongoing academic support.
• Participate in ongoing curriculum development, evaluation, and assessment to support continuous program improvement.
• Recommend appropriate textbooks, online resources, technology, and other instructional materials to the Program Manager or Director.
• Participate in program and college committees and other activities as assigned.
• Create, review, and update course content, examinations, and other assessments to ensure alignment with course and program outcomes.
• Participate in course analysis and evaluation, using assessment data and evidence-based practices to identify opportunities for course enhancement.
• Demonstrate familiarity with and effectively incorporate multiple teaching and learning modalities to meet diverse student learning needs.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PPT and Zoom.  
• Experience with a LMS such as Canvas, Moodle or Blackboard  
• Exceptional people skills  
• Excellent communication skills  

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an NLNAC approved Nursing School.  
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, MSN preferred.  
  • Active pursuit and current enrollment in Bachelor’s in Nursing Program with approved education plan for completion of Bachelor’s in Nursing within five years. Mentor will be assigned to the faculty member.    
• Current PA licensure as Registered Professional Nurse without restrictions.  
• Current CPR Certification.  
• Completion of at least one (1) year of experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or practical nursing, or completion of a post-baccalaureate course which includes practice in teaching registered nursing or practical nursing highly preferred.  
• Minimum of Nursing experience involving direct client care or teaching experience within 2 years of employment.  
• Satisfactory criminal record check and child abuse history clearance.  
• Satisfactory immunization for rubella, rubeola, varicella and mumps, Tdap, PPD, seasonal flu vaccination and Covid-19 vaccination.  
• Completed a series of 3 (three) Hepatitis B vaccinations or waiver signed.  

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
•  Must be able to easily navigate multiple flights of stairs, several times per day.

The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer’s sole discretion.

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) has a policy regarding post-offer background screening for all appropriate faculty, staff, and volunteers of the College. This policy includes but is not limited to verifying credentials, criminal history, credit status, and other information related to employment decisions.

The College requires all new employees to have successfully completed background clearances. New employees must complete the background clearances prior to hire and, for those employees having direct contact with minors other than those described above, prior to the time they will begin having direct contact with minors and every 60 months thereafter. The College also reserves the right to require any employee to have a background check in its discretion during employment. Clearances required include a PA Statewide Criminal Record search, PA Child Abuse History, and FBI Criminal History record fingerprint search. A criminal record may be considered justification not to hire or for employment termination, depending upon the circumstances and record.