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Position Information
Position Title
Clinical Assistant Professor (Nursing) - 9 month appt NUR Alliance
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
School of Nursing
HR Home Department
020513 SCHOOL OF NURSING
Pay 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 Track
Term (if applicable)
9 month
Begin Date of Appointment
08/10/2026
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 McQueary 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 may 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
Masters degree in nursing (MSN) or MSN in progress from a CCNE or NLNAC/ACEN accredited program;
Current RN nursing license, without restriction, to practice nursing, or eligibility for RN licensure in Missouri;
Strong clinical background and skills; minimum three years of nursing 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, with strong technology skills;
Confident with use of technology in the educational and clinical environment;
Interest in teaching and supervising students in the educational and clinical environment
Link to Job Description
http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/126101.htm
Open Date
02/19/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
The School of Nursing is searching for eight (8) clinical faculty for a planned expansion to teach in the prelicensure BSN program. The projected start date for the positions are August 10, 2026. First date of consideration is March 25, 2026, the appointment will be for nine (9) months.
To be considered for the clinical track position you must submit application materials to the posting.
Applicants from this posting will be selected to fill the available eight (8) positions.
Faculty in the School of Nursing may be assigned to work from the University's main campus and/or the campus for the Alliance for Healthcare Education, both of which are located in Springfield, Missouri.
Questions may be directed to Rebecca Johnson or Alison Alaimo, Search Chairs, at RebeccaJohnson@missouristate.edu or AlisonAlaimo@missouristate.edu.
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.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20260007FTF
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/85123