Assistant Professor of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Clinical Placement Coordinator

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Clinical Placement Coordinator

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About the Organization Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life.

The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourages the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.

Position Assistant Professor of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Clinical Placement Coordinator

Location Saint Vincent College

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Position Title
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Assistant Professor of Nursing, Medical
- Surgical Clinical Placement Coordinator

Reports to: Chairperson, Department of Nursing

Supervises: N/A

Primary function: The Saint Vincent College Department of Nursing is seeking a full-time faculty member with expertise in Medical‑Surgical Nursing. The successful candidate will contribute to the academic mission of the department through high-quality teaching, student mentorship, curriculum development, and scholarly engagement. This role is ideal for a nurse educator who is passionate about preparing the next generation of professional nurses and advancing excellence in medical‑surgical practice.

This position will be pivotal in the ongoing development and implementation of the nursing program. The faculty member will work closely with other faculty, staff, and external partners to ensure compliance with the Essentials:
Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education and accreditation standards in the delivery of baccalaureate and master’s level education, support of grant‑funded projects, and advance the mission and strategic goals of the nursing program and Saint Vincent College.

The faculty member will report directly to the Chair of the Department of Nursing and lead a coordinated, data‑driven NCLEX success strategy by overseeing ATI integration, standardizing testing and remediation processes, training faculty, and delivering targeted NCLEX preparation.

This is a 12-month position with faculty rank appropriate for qualifications and previous experience that maintains teaching responsibilities each semester through the calendar year. Candidates with a doctoral degree are eligible for a tenure‑track appointment.

Required Qualifications:

• Current (unencumbered) license as a Registered Nurse and/or APRN in the state of Pennsylvania.
• National certification upon hire or within 2 years of eligibility.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the college or university level (classroom, clinical, and/or simulation).
• Proven leadership skills with demonstrated ability to manage projects and advise students and faculty.
• Exceptional organizational ability with great attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with curriculum development, simulation pedagogy, and/or innovative teaching strategies.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity or potential for research.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., CCNE) and program assessment.
• Experience with NCLEX success program (e.g., ATI).

Education: An earned doctorate in nursing or current enrollment in a doctoral program is required.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical nursing practice. A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in an academic setting or healthcare institution working with clinical disciplines (nursing,…