Clinical & Classroom Teaching Positions

Available Positions

Psychiatric-Mental Health Lecturer

The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, one of 12 Schools in a highly ranked institution, is dedicated to the integration of interdisciplinary research, education, and practice.

The Family and Community Health (FCH) Department in the School of Nursing seeks candidates for a full-time Lecturer position interested in teaching in our undergraduate and graduate programs. We invite individuals prepared at the doctoral level (PhD or DNP) to apply.

Qualifications: The Lecturer will have teaching responsibilities in both the undergraduate and graduate program. Interested parties must have experience in academic program leadership, curriculum development/evaluation, academic teaching using multiple modalities (didactic, online) and working with an interprofessional audience of physicians and nurses. Strong analytical skills with the ability to assimilate numerous sources of complex information is required. Excellent writing skills are essential. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills needed. Eligibility to be registered as a nurse in the state of PA is required. Content expertise and eligibility to be licensed as Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Pennsylvania is preferred.

Clinical Simulation Instructors

The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing has an immediate opening for part-time Clinical Simulation Instructors.  Facilitates formative and summative simulation sessions at the undergraduate level. Provides feedback on pre-simulation assignments to prepare the learner for an active and engaging educational experience. Fosters clinical judgement by posing reflective questions during debriefing. Provides a safe learning environment to ensure an optimal learning experience.

Courses: All undergraduate clinical courses (Health Assessment, Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, Obstetrical, Community, Psychiatric Mental Health, and Leadership Nursing).

The candidate will teach in the Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences or Family and Community Health in the School of Nursing.

Qualifications

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution and a current PA RN license required. To note: BSN-prepared nurses, currently enrolled in an MSN program are eligible but MSN must be completed within 5 years.

Simulation Education Specialists

The Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing has openings for full-time Simulation Education Specialists in the . These individuals, in collaboration with the course or program director, are responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of immersive simulations and psychomotor skills specifically related to the content covered in each assigned course. The Simulation Education Specialist assists in hiring the clinical simulation instructors, orienting them to the content, assuring consistency in grading assignments and content delivery and managing student issues as they arise.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a MSN in Nursing Education or a clinically-related field, 3+ years of experience teaching with simulation, familiarity with the operation of low, moderate and high fidelity simulators, recent RN clinical experience and demonstrated time management, organizational and effective communication skills and must have a PA RN license.

Physical Assessment and Anatomy & Physiology Lecturer

The Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing invites MSN, DNP or PhD prepared Nursing professionals to apply for a part-time or full-time lecturer.

Ideal candidates bring experience teaching undergraduate nursing Physical Assessment and Anatomy and Physiology curriculum in both traditional and non-traditional modalities including in-person classes, laboratory active learning, and simulation education.

Faculty are needed to support the following required Core Courses in the undergraduate curriculum

• N160. Physical Assessment
• N163/164 Integrated Human Anatomy, Physiology & Physical Assessment

We seek qualified candidates who are committed to the education and knowledge building of students toward a better understanding of racial equity and social justice, support and embrace diversity and inclusion through education, mentorship, service, and scholarship. Candidates from historically underrepresented group(s), and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

MSN, DNP or PhD prepared Nursing professional with experience teaching undergraduate nursing Physical Assessment and Anatomy and Physiology curriculum

 

Part-time Clinical Instructors

We are currently interviewing for undergraduate clinical faculty. NURS2450: Nursing of Young & Middle-Aged Adults is a junior year-equivalent, adult clinical course with clinical experiences in the acute care setting. The course runs 1/11-3/1. Students are immersed in didactic, clinical, and simulation weekly during this 7-week course. We are interviewing PA RN licensed, MSN-prepared clinical instructor candidates to staff a Thursday 6:30am-7pm clinical group on med/surg units at HUP and Presby.

If anyone is interested in discussing the position further, please contact:

Maria White namowicz@nursing.upenn.edu

Aleaha Peoples bentzale@nursing.upenn.edu

Part-time Clinical Instructors

Ranked as the best nursing school in the world the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing advances the entire profession, from research & education to practice & policy. The Department of Family and Community Health at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing invites MSN prepared individuals to apply for a part-time Clinical Instructor position.

The responsibilities of the Clinical Instructors includes:

• Understand the course and clinical objectives of the course to which they are assigned and be familiar with the overall curriculum of the College of Nursing

• Plan clinical experiences for each student in the clinical group consistent with course and clinical objectives

• Provide supervision of students in providing safe, quality patient care

• Assist the students to accomplish the clinical objectives of the course

• Assist the student to learn clinical decision-making and clinical judgment skills, develop competency in the execution of clinical skills and foster good communication and psychomotor skills with patients, families, and other members of the health care team

• Validate students’ understanding of theoretical, scientific, and evidence-based practice to support safe and effective care

• Evaluate students’ clinical practice and provide feedback to students on their accomplishment of clinical objectives

• Guide students in their growth in the nursing profession

Qualifications

• Master’s in nursing; licensure or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania; experience in clinical specialty area

Family or Pediatric Advanced Practice Nurses
Family or Pediatric Advanced Practice Nurses interested in a part-time clinical teaching opportunity at the junior level in the BSN/MSN program. This seven-week course is offered in October, November, March, and April and focuses on the nursing care of children with acute and chronic health problems and their families. Clinical teachers usually work 12 hours per week and most sections meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, although other days or evenings may be negotiated. Previous work experience at CHOP preferred.

Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurses
Psychiatric Mental-Health Advanced Practice Nurses interested in a part-time clinical teaching opportunity at the senior level in the BSN/MSN program. This seven-week clinical course focuses on the application of theories and principles to persons with psychiatric disorders and their families. Student clinical experiences occur primarily in acute care settings with optional experiences in a variety of primary care, acute, and long-term care settings. In the fall semester (September-October) clinical teachers usually work 16 hours per week and most sections meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, although other days or evenings may be negotiated.

Adult or Family Advance Practice Nurses
Adult or Family Advance Practice Nurses with primary care, home care, or general community health nursing experience interested in a part-time clinical teaching opportunity at the senior level in the BSN/MSN program. This seven-week clinical course focuses on the synthesis of community health nursing theory through provision of nursing care to clients in community settings. Implementation and evaluation of nursing care is emphasized for clients in the community with common functional and physiological problems. In the fall semester (November-December) clinical teachers usually work 16 hours per week and most sections meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, although other days or evenings may be negotiated.

How to Apply

If interested, you may submit your current CV via e-mail. In order to expedite our consideration, please complete the requested information within the e-mail message body .

Apply by Mail

Requests can also be made via the U.S. Postal Service.
Please mail your current CV and a completed Candidate Routing Sheet .

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