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.
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.
Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include teaching in the classroom and clinical nursing settings. Course responsibilities may include Pediatrics, Critical Care, 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.
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 2024 #1 RN program in Pennsylvania (Registerednursing.org), 2022-2024 #1 RN NCLEX rank in USA (Mountain Measurement Report), 2024-2025, 2025-2026 Nursing College of Distinction (BSN), 2024 #5 Best Nursing Educator program (Registerednursing.org), and 2024 #5 Best Online Doctorate in Nursing Program (Forbes Advisor). Messiah University's baccalaureate, master's, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
The University: Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences. Its student body includes 2,500 undergraduate students, 17.7% of whom are underrepresented, 3.0% of whom are international students from 24 countries, and over 700 graduate students, 22.1% of whom are from underrepresented 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.
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.
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 enables educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and cultural intelligence 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: January 2026
Compensation: Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications: Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please provide a current curriculum vitae and a letter of interest explaining how your clinical experience, education, and Christian faith are a strong fit with Messiah University's mission.
Vitae Instructions to Applicants: Curriculum Vitae must include: (1) education, (2) previous employment history, indicating areas of specialization (3) scholarly and professional accomplishments (e.g., presentations, publications), (4) membership in scholarly, professional, or honor societies, and (5) awards and honors received.
Additional documents required for application to this position are listed in the online job posting. To submit an application and supporting materials see: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28635
Messiah University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, or veteran’s status in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs. Consistent with our nondiscrimination statement, the University does not tolerate abuse or harassment of employees, students or other individuals associated with the University. This includes, but is not limited to, vendors, contractors, and guests on the basis of, but not limited to, any of the above categories.
