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Full-time/term-tenure track or clinical track Nursing faculty (Pediatric Nursing)
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Kristen Slabaugh, DNP, CRNP, CNE
Assistant Dean of Nursing
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Full-time/term-tenure track or clinical track Nursing faculty (Pediatric Nursing) Position Type Faculty School School of Science, Engineering and Health Department Department of Nursing 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, Medical-Surgical, 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)
* DNP – Nursing Leadership (post-master's)
* DNP – Nurse Educator
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% NCLEX and FNP board pass rate for the last three years. Our nursing programs have received multiple top-ranked designations such as being the #1 RN program in Pennsylvania, 2024), #1 RN NCLEX rank in USA (Mountain Measurement Report, 2024), Nursing College of Distinction (BSN,, #5 Best Nursing Educator program, 2024), and #5 Best Online Doctorate in Nursing Program (ForbesAdvisor, Messiah University's baccalaureate, master's, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (
).
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 2,500 undergraduate students including 20.0% under-represented and 2.4% international students from 21 countries and over 700 graduate students including 20.7% 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.
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 2025 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
Open Until Filled Yes Application Deadline Quicklink for Posting
Letters of Recommendation
Applicants will submit the name and e-mail address for the number of referees listed below. Referees will receive an e-mail notifying them to upload a confidential letter via the provided URL.
Recommendation Details
Accept Letters of Recommendation Yes Minimum Requests 2 Maximum Requests 3 Last Day Referee Can Submit Reference Referee Reminded After How Many Days
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
*Required Documents*
* Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
* College/University Transcript(s)
* Curriculum Vitae
* Personal Statement - Faith
* Personal Statement - Teaching
* Personal Statement – University Mission
* Diversity Statement
Optional Documents
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