Assistant or Associate Professor, Undergraduate Nursing and Director, Pathway to Practice

Responsibilities

• Provide longitudinal academic coaching to pre-licensure nursing students to enhance clinical judgment and NCLEX-RN readiness.
• Lead structured NCLEX-RN outreach initiatives, including post-graduation preparation plans and individualized support for students.
• Develop and implement academic success plans using student performance data to identify and support at-risk students.
• Lead faculty development initiatives to train a cohort of faculty in clinical judgment pedagogy and NCLEX-style assessment design.
• Teach in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) day and BSN achieve programs.
• Collaborate with a student success team to ensure consistent messaging regarding academic expectations and professional accountability.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania or a multistate license.
• Proven experience in nursing education, academic coaching, student advising, or curriculum support.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCLEX-RN frameworks, clinical judgment models, and evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Experience using student performance data to inform academic interventions.
• Commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Elsevier products, including Performance Learning Plans.
• Faculty development or leadership experience in higher education.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards and outcomes assessment in nursing education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental plans.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition benefits, including no-cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for employees and no-cost undergraduate programs for eligible dependents.

About the Company

La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community and are committed to helping students realize their full potential through critical thinking and collaborative support.