Faculty Employee Opportunities

The Nursing Department at Misericordia University Pittsburgh is currently seeking candidates for nursing clinical faculty positions for its accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program (ABSN). As a Nursing Clinical Instructor, the primary responsibility is the clinical education of the students in the ABSN program. Clinical Instructors are assigned teaching responsibilities in a clinical area in Pittsburgh and are expected to contribute to the education of the students including psychomotor skills, standards of practice, and critical thinking. We are seeking applicants for Pediatrics, Med/Surg, Behavioral Health and Obstetrics.

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing required, MSN preferred. All applicants must hold an unencumbered Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license or be eligible for PA licensure. Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus.

For confidential consideration, please include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names of three references along with your application with the link below.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

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The Nursing Department at Misericordia University is currently seeking candidates for clinical nursing adjunct faculty positions for its Bachelor of Science in nursing program. We are seeking applicants for Medical/Surgical, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and Psychiatric-Mental Health nursing to begin Fall 2021 at clinical sites near the Dallas, Pennsylvania campus.

Qualifications of applicants for the adjunct positions should include a Master’s Degree in nursing with relevant clinical experience. All applicants must hold an unencumbered Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license or be eligible for PA licensure. Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus.

Candidates should indicate any experience and/or leadership that contribute to this goal. For confidential consideration, please include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names of three references along with your application with the link below.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

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The Department of Fine Arts at Misericordia University (Dallas, PA) is now accepting applications for its adjunct professor candidate pool.  Anticipated openings beginning Fall 2021 include the following areas:

• Studio Art [in person only].  Qualified candidates should have a minimum of a master’s degree in Fine Arts (or a closely related field) and prior experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Core Courses in Fine Arts [in person, hybrid, and/or online instruction].  Qualified candidates should have a minimum of a master’s degree in one of the three fields of study offered in the department: visual arts, film, and music. ABD/PhD preferred.  Prior experience teaching at the undergraduate level required.   Representative courses include: Music and Gender; Music and Popular Culture; Global Contemporary Art; Art Historical Methods; Introduction to Film Studies; and others.  

Interested applicants submit with their application a brief cover letter outlining area(s) of expertise and past teaching experience, and an updated CV. 

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The Department of Occupational Therapy at Misericordia University is currently accepting applications for a non-tenure track full-time (10 month) on campus faculty position to begin August 2021 in Dallas, PA. Rank and salary are dependent upon the applicant’s experience and qualifications.

The Department of Occupational Therapy offers an accredited professional entry-level degree MSOT program. The entry level OTD degree program is currently granted candidacy accreditation status. We also offer a post-professional clinical doctorate in occupational therapy which culminates in each student developing an individualized doctoral capstone project under close faculty mentorship.

Misericordia University is a teaching-centered institution with a commitment to community service. The curriculum has a strong foundation in occupation, evidence-based practice, community leadership, and dynamic clinical reasoning. Successful candidates will join an experienced faculty with diverse clinical and educational backgrounds.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Earned doctorate (PhD, EdD, DSc, OTD) from an accredited institution.   
• NBCOT certification and eligible for Pennsylvania licensure.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience.
• Teaching experience in higher education and online curricula.
• Preferred expertise in psychosocial dysfunction, adult/geriatric physical rehabilitation, and community-based practice.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Leadership, innovation, and creativity.

Responsibilities include teaching in areas of expertise and supervising graduate research projects, active participation in scholarly activities, student advisement, and service to the University, community, and the profession. Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty, and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus. Candidates should indicate any experience and/or leadership that contribute to this goal.

For confidential consideration, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names/contact information for three references via the application link below. 

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The Undergraduate Nursing Department at Misericordia University is currently accepting applications for full-time (10 month) non-tenure track faculty positions as an assistant professor for our Dallas Campus beginning August 2021.This position may include didactic, lab and/or clinical teaching in the undergraduate programs in medical-surgical nursing and/or specialty areas.

Qualifications: An MSN degree in nursing is required, doctorate preferred. Other qualifications include:

• Current unencumbered Pennsylvania RN license
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level
• Experience overseeing undergraduate students in medical-surgical and/or specialty clinical practice settings
• Experience teaching undergraduate students in lab and/or simulation preferred

Misericordia University was founded in 1924 by the Sisters of Mercy, and has a long history of providing the community with health care practitioners who are compassionate, well educated, and able to deal with the challenging demands of health care in today’s society. The nursing department supports the mission of Misericordia University and its core values of mercy, service, justice and hospitality.

Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus. Candidates should indicate any experience and/or leadership that contribute to this goal.

For confidential consideration, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, and names of three references via the online application powered by ADP.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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The Nursing Department at Misericordia University is currently accepting applications for full-time (12 month) faculty positions as an assistant professor for our ABSN Pittsburgh location beginning August 2021.

This position will consist of online, lab and clinical teaching in the undergraduate program in medical surgical and related areas in the greater Pittsburgh area.

Qualifications: An MSN degree in nursing is required, doctorate preferred. Other qualifications include:

• Current unencumbered Pennsylvania RN license
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and online and hybrid formats, preferred.
• Experience overseeing undergraduate students in clinical practice settings and lab preferred
• Experience working in Medical Surgical and/or community settings recommended.

Misericordia University Pittsburgh is located in Robinson Township. The University was founded in 1924 by the Sisters of Mercy, and has a long history of providing the community with health care practitioners who are compassionate, well educated, and able to deal with the challenging demands of health care in today’s society. The nursing department supports the mission of Misericordia University and its core values of mercy, service, justice and hospitality.

Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus. Candidates should indicate any experience and/or leadership that contribute to this goal.

For confidential consideration, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, and names of three references online below, by email to hr@misericordia.edu or by mail addressed to the Office of Human Resources, Misericordia University, 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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The Department of Mathematics at Misericordia University (Dallas, PA) is now accepting applications for its adjunct professor candidate pool.  Anticipated openings beginning Fall 2021 reflect the need for faculty to teach a Survey of Calculus course or a core level course (including topics such as set theory, logic, counting techniques, etc.).  Qualified candidates should have a minimum of a master's degree in Mathematics (or a closely related field) and experience teaching at the undergraduate or high school level.  Interested applicants submit with their application a brief cover letter outlining area(s) of expertise and past teaching experience, and an updated CV.

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Misericordia University invites applications for two full-time (10 month), non-tenure-track positions in our Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Department. Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, engaging in scholarly activity, advising students, and participating in service. Clinical supervision opportunities are available if requested. Misericordia offers a 5-year combined undergraduate and graduate program. The SLP Department is housed in a state-of-the-art facility that includes academic offices, research labs, classrooms, and clinic rooms. Our cutting-edge technology includes functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy, ANS software and hardware, ISCAN eye-gaze tracking devices, videostroboscopy, Motion Capture Technology, Intelligent Video Solutions for supervision, Sound-Isolation Room with Virtual Acoustic Environment, AAC equipment, Anatomage Virtual Dissection table, and VitalStim biofeedback systems. We also have research and clinical affiliations with area hospitals.

Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty, and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus. Candidates should indicate any experience and/or leadership that contribute to this goal.

Qualifications for the position are: (1) Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related discipline (ABD will be considered as well as enrollment in a doctoral program with documented status) and (2) quality teaching experience. Only candidates with CCC-SLP will be considered. Applicants with expertise in child speech and language development and disorders, phonetics, literacy, speech science, fluency, and/or voice are preferred. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Summer teaching is available. 

For consideration, please submit with your online application; a letter of application (including your telephone number & e-mail address), curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, graduate academic transcript, and three references.

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Misericordia University invites applications for a visiting assistant professor position in the Government, Law, and National Security program (GLNS) for the 2021-22 academic year. The GLNS program, which is part of the university’s Department of History and Government, seeks a specialist in American Politics.  The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Political Science or Public Administration and some teaching experience by the time of appointment.   The candidate will have a 4/4 teaching load and be expected to teach face-to-face classes.

For the fall 2021 semester, the candidate will be expected to teach American National Government, Introduction to Public Policy and Administration, and Introduction to the American Legal System.  In the spring 2022 semester, the preferred candidate will be able to teach in one or more of the following areas: homeland security, political institutions (including U.S. Congress, U.S. Presidency, and state and local government), environmental policy, and the candidate’s area of specialty.

Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty, and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus. Candidates should indicate any experience and/or leadership that contribute to this goal.

Misericordia University, founded in 1924 by the Sisters of Mercy, is located adjacent to the Pocono Mountains region of Northeastern Pennsylvania, approximately two hours from New York city and Philadelphia.  The University’s approach of combining a quality liberal arts education with professional preparation and service leadership has resulted in its wide regional acclaim.

Review of credentials will begin immediately and continue until April 30, 2021 or until the position is filled.  For confidential consideration, applicants should submit a letter of application that contains a statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, and teaching evaluations with their online application. 

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Misericordia University is seeking a Program Director for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at its site near Pittsburgh.

In this critical leadership role, the director will provide oversight of academic operations, faculty, and student performance and success.  Reporting to the Undergraduate Nursing Department Chair, the director will ensure that students enter the program appropriately qualified and prepared to succeed. Students in the ABSN program complete online didactic coursework, on-site and laboratory sessions, and external clinical experiences with a well-established area healthcare partner.

For consideration, the applicant must have a Master’s Degree in Nursing, with a terminal degree preferred.  A minimum of five years teaching experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, along with prior supervisory experience, is required. The successful candidate will have a current unencumbered RN license in the state of Pennsylvania or be eligible to receive a current unencumbered RN license in the state of Pennsylvania. 

Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus. Candidates should indicate any experience and/or leadership that contribute to this goal.

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