Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Wehrheim School of Nursing (Beginning Fall 2025) Position Available In Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Wehrheim School of Nursing (Beginning Fall 2025)
Requisition Number F02739
Department Nursing
Working Title Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Wehrheim School of Nursing (Beginning Fall 2025)
Classification Assistant/Associate 24910/24920
Position Summary Information
Nature of position Tenure-Track
Posting Detail Information
Job Summary/Basic Function Come Join Our Team at Millersville University!
The Wehrheim School of Nursing, housed within the College of Science and Technology and home to CNEA-accredited programs, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning January 2026.

Primary Responsibilities:

Teach in the RN to BSN, MSN, and DNP programs (delivered both online and in-person at Millersville University and off-site locations).
Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
Supervise graduate students in clinical settings.
Engage in scholarly or creative work.
Participate in departmental and university service.
Additional responsibilities may include contributions to accreditation processes, outcomes assessment, and curriculum development, based on the evolving needs of the School.
Our faculty are committed to excellence in teaching, student-centered scholarship, and clinical practice.

Rank and Salary:

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and aligned with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Millersville University Promotion Statement.
To be considered for appointment at the Associate Professor rank, candidates must have:
An earned doctorate.
A minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience (or equivalent).
A record of scholarship appropriate to the rank.

Health & Insurance Benefits:

Comprehensive Health Coverage

• Medical, dental, hearing, and vision insurance benefits.
  Group Life Insurance
• Employer paid.
  Retirement Plans
• Choose from two excellent options.
  Tuition Waiver
• Invest in your education or your family’s.
  Paid Time Off
• Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to recharge.

State Employees Assistance Program (SEAP).
For a summary of benefits, please visit: State System Employee Benefits Summary (APSCUF)

Application Requirements:

A complete application must include:
Cover Letter summarizing how your education and experience align with the position’s qualifications.
Current Curriculum Vitae.
Teaching Philosophy that reflects your commitment to inclusive, equitable learning and working with diverse student populations.
Scholarly/Creative Activity Plan (2-3 pages) outlining a 3-5 year agenda involving undergraduate or graduate students.
Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress (official transcripts required upon hire).
Three current letters of reference (submit names and contact information; referees will upload letters directly to a confidential site).

Note:

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials early to allow time for references to respond. Once submitted, application materials cannot be modified.
Why Millersville?
Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. We’re known for:
Strong student-faculty connections.
70 undergraduate and 24 graduate programs.
A stunning campus and vibrant community.
Outstanding job placement for graduates.
With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, our impact is far-reaching—and growing.

Our Mission & Values:

At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values of Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion, Integrity, and Compassion.
We are deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence—creating a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We believe diversity is a strength, and we actively seek individuals who bring unique perspectives and experiences to our community.
Equal Opportunity for

All:

Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities

EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND PERFORMANCE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Tenure Track faculty are responsible for teaching across all levels of curriculum including RN to BSN, master’s, and doctoral level. The successful candidate will teach students both in assigned courses and outside-the-classroom settings (e.g., student research, service learning, field activities and placements), advise students, and carry out other assigned professional responsibilities in support of student learning and success. The academic-year workload for full-time faculty is 24 workload hours and faculty must hold a minimum of five office hours per week on no fewer than three different days.
Candidates must be willing to teach day, evening and/or weekend classes and conduct classes on and off the Millersville campus through multifaceted teaching strategies for face-to-face classroom delivery and/or web-enhanced or online formats. Actual assignments will depend upon department needs.
Faculty are expected to hold regular office hours as well as be able to teach in a variety of delivery modalities.
For details, please see:
The CBA, Article 12.B.1, Effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities (p. 27).
The Millersville University Promotion Statement and particularly Section V.C.1 Teaching Effectiveness and Fulfillment of Professional Responsibilities (pp. 9-11).
The Millersville University Tenure Statement, particularly the section titled Teaching Effectiveness and Fulfillment of Professional Responsibilities (pp. 3-4).

CONTINUING SCHOLARLY GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Sustain growth in scholarly and/or creative activities, both within and outside the academic discipline.
For details, please see:
The CBA, Article 12.B.2, Continuing scholarly growth (p. 28).
The Millersville University Promotion Statement, particularly Section V.C.2 Continuing Scholarly Growth (pp. 11-13).
The Millersville University Tenure Statement, particularly the section titled Continuing Scholarly Growth (pp. 4-6).

SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY AND/OR COMMUNITY

Provide service on an ongoing basis by contributing professionally to department and university governance, the professional community and/or the community at large, in a participatory, developmental, or advisory capacity. Candidates must be willing to participate in undergraduate

• and graduate-level curricular activities including assisting in activities associated with maintaining program approval at the state and national levels.

For details, please see:
The CBA, Article 12.B.3,

Service:

contribution to the University and/or community (p. 28).
The Millersville University Promotion Statement, particularly Section V.C.3

Service:

Contributions to the University and/or Community (pp. 13-15).
The Millersville University Tenure Statement, particularly the section titled Service, Contributions to the University and/or Community (pp. 6-7).

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise graduate students in clinical practicum, supervise graduate assistants; and serve as faculty advisor for doctoral scholarly projects. Other reasonable duties assigned within the faculty member’s field of competence. Additionally, faculty are expected to actively engage in curricular development and evaluation as well as co-curricular, assessment, and accreditation activities.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW / EVALUATIONS

Please see the CBA, Article 12, Performance Review and Evaluation of Faculty (pp. 27-39).

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Wehrheim School of Nursing, in the College of Science and Technology, has the following CNEA

• accredited programs:

RN-BSN, MSN

with tracks in Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Education, Nursing Leadership, School Nursing, and Nursing Informatics, post-MSN Certificates in all MSN track specialties, and DNP programs. The programs are taught on-line and face-to-face at both on-site and off-site locations. Millersville University is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
Required Qualifications Earned doctorate.
3 years of teaching experience.
Currently holds unencumbered PA RN license (or be eligible for).
Currently hold unencumbered PA CRNP license (or be eligible for).
Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Successful interview.
Successful teaching demonstration.
Successful completion of three background checks.
Preferred Qualifications Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner.
Recent online teaching experience.
Prior experience with supervising FNP students in the clinical setting.
Prior college-level teaching experience.
Essential Functions Work is normally performed in a typical interior/classroom environment.
Teach courses face-to-face at the higher education level using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, using online tools and/or equipment and/or other appropriate tools appropriate modes of education delivery.
Speak in a clear voice and hear spoken words.
Read and write the written word and higher-level statistics/mathematics.
Manage classroom activities.
Record and calculate grades, prepare course outline and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, engage in the selection of appropriate textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the delivery of instruction.
Use computer for email, obtain information on websites, prepare class documents, grade papers, submit final grades online and other duties related to teaching and advising students and serving the department, college, university and community.
No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.
Posting Open Date 06/13/2025
Posting Close Date 07/13/2025