Faculty Employee Opportunities

Coordinate and provide instruction within didactic and /or clinical courses in the PA Program curriculum.  Additional duties will include participation in clinical experience instructional and administrative processes, in support of meeting ARC-PA Accreditation Standards.  Participate in the Curriculum Advancement Committee and the Student Progress Review Committee.

Full-time 12 Month, non-tenure track 1.0 FTE

Essential Functions:

• Participate in the PA Program Self-Study Process by being an active and contributing member on the Curriculum Advancement Committee (CAC) and the Student Progress Review Committee (SPRC), as assigned by the program director.  This responsibility stipulates direct and required participation in activities that support the PA Program’s maintenance of an ongoing, valid ARC-PA Accreditation status.
• Participate in overall PA program evaluation to support maintenance of Middle States and ARC PA Accreditation.
• Actively contribute to the development of initial and future ARC-PA accreditation documents and reports, as assigned by the program director.
• Participate in review of the program mission statement.
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the MSPAS curriculum.
• Teaching and instruction in both the didactic and clinical phase of the MSPAS curriculum; evaluate students as required and appropriate to assess their knowledge of information presented.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new instructional experiences.
• Develop course and topic specific learning objectives.
• Participate in clinical experience related administrative functions, as assigned.
• Participate in the development of competencies for PA program students, as required, in support of improving and advancing the PA program curriculum.
• Serve as a small group facilitator for PA program case based and team based learning activities.
• In collaboration with and with support from the didactic director, assess the need for and implement remediation processes for any student(s) who falls below PA program requirements during the didactic phase of their PA education.
• Provide academic advisement to PA Program (graduate) students.
• Actively participate in PA program defined Admission Processes.
• Participate in student recruitment, student selection, and admission activities, including acting as a member of an applicant interview team.
• Actively participate in Misericordia University and / or College of Health Sciences & Education (CHSE) faculty development, scholarship and service activities, as indicated in university and department policies and assigned by the Dean of CHSE or Chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies.
• Provided one release day per week for participation in clinical practice or professional development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Successful completion of and graduation from a Regionally Accredited and ARC-PA Accredited PA Program
• Possess and maintain current and valid National Commissions on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
• Current and valid Pennsylvania PA license or eligibility for Pennsylvania state licensure
• Master’s degree required (or in process)
• Two years of post-graduation clinical practice experience (preferred)
• Experience with providing instruction in higher education settings (preferred)
• Past clinical instruction experience within a PA Program (preferred)
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills; affirmation of reliability and effectiveness during prior work experiences, as may be verified through contact with professional references
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team of highly motivated and experienced healthcare professionals, as may be verified through contact with professional references.        
• Honesty, integrity, and commitment to maintaining high professional standards, as may be verified through contact with professional references

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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 Med/Surg, Peds, and Obstetrics, Psych to begin Spring 2021.

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 Occupational Therapy at Misericordia University is currently accepting applications for a non-tenure track full-time (10 month) faculty position to begin August 2021. Rank and salary are dependent upon the applicant’s experience and qualifications. A remote position may be considered for those who are well qualified.

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.

·       Preferred teaching experience in higher education and online curricula/remote instruction.

·       Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

·       Leadership, innovation, and creativity.

Responsibilities include teaching in areas of expertise and supervising graduate research and capstone 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.

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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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