Clinical Assistant Professor (Nursing) - 9 month appt The first date of consideration is September 28, 2026 review of applications will continue until position is filled. Applicants from this posting will be selected to fill the available two (2) positions. Please attach unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire. Questions may be directed to Professor Rebecca Johnson, Search Chair, at RebeccaJohnson@MissouriState.eduPosition Title - Clinical Assistant Professor (Nursing) - 9 month appt
Work Location:
Springfield CampusOut-of-State Employment - Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.
Department:
School of NursingHR Home Department - 020513 SCHOOL OF NURSINGPay Grade - Unclassified Sponsorship Information - Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship. Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? - No, Position is available to all applicants. Faculty Appointment Type - Non-Tenure TrackTerm (if applicable) - 9 month Begin Date of Appointment - 01/04/2027 Exempt/Non-Exempt - Exempt General Function - The Clinical Assistant Professor is a non-tenure track position with responsibilities for clinical education and service. Clinical faculty may participate in research or other scholarly or creative activities. Description of Primary Duties - We seek a candidate who can demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching practices and expertise in clinical nursing. Clinical faculty are required to teach and supervise students in the clinical or simulation areas. They are also required to provide service consistent with the School of Nursing, the Mc Queary College of Health and Human Services, and the University goals. Teaching and advising responsibilities will include undergraduate assignments, and will be based on education, experience, and area of expertise. Supervision of clinical experiences, and clinical simulation activities will also be required. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about the use of student focused pedagogy in the classroom to engage students in the learning process and will join a unit that is dedicated to competency based education providing students with access to high impact practices aimed at increasing student retention, persistence, and success. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications - The minimum acceptable qualifications for the Clinical Assistant Professor rank are determined by the department and approved by the Dean and the Provost. Clinical Faculty must be qualified as defined by professional/discipline standards, have practical experience appropriate for the responsibilities assigned, and must maintain appropriate professional credentials.
Additional Qualifications:
·MSNorMSNin progress from aCCNEorNLNAC/ACENaccredited program.· Current RN license, without restriction to practice nursing, or eligibility for RN licensure in Missouri.· Strong clinical background /recent acute care clinical experience as an RN, minimum three years nursing RN practice· Excellent written and oral communication skills· Prior teaching experience· Flexible and willing to work collaboratively with others· Experience with online education, or interest in online education, strong technology skills· Confident with use of technology in the educational and clinical environment· Interest in teaching and supervising students in clinical and simulation environments Equal Opportunity Statement - Non-Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 Background Check Statement - Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
