Penn State University·Erie, Pennsylvania
Teach undergraduate nursing courses for one semester starting in Fall 2026. Provide clinical instruction and academic guidance to nursing students at Penn State Behrend.
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A Master's degree or Ph.D. in Nursing or a closely related field is required. Candidates must pass PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, and FBI fingerprint criminal background checks.
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