Clinical Assistant Professor - Nursing & Public Health

Job Description: The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Nursing & Public Health seeks applications for a two-year term Clinical Assistant Professor position, starting in August 2025. Responsibilities include teaching didactic lectures, clinical courses, simulations, and labs as needed in medical-surgical nursing. Additional responsibilities include mentoring prelicensure nursing students; participating in faculty governance, including serving on departmental, school, and/or university committees; developing, implementing, and evaluating the purpose, philosophy/mission, and outcomes of the program; designing, implementing, evaluating, and revising the curriculum as demonstrated in the program evaluation plan; providing students with written program policies as specified; participating in academic advisement and guidance of students; providing for admission, progression, and graduation of students; providing for student evaluation, self-evaluation, and peer evaluation of teaching effectiveness; and participating in activities to ensure competency in area(s) of responsibility. Education Requirements: Master's degree in nursing required. Required Qualifications: Current licensure as a registered nurse in Iowa prior to teaching; at least two years of experience in clinical nursing; and a master's degree with a major in nursing required. An individual is currently licensed when licensed in another state and recognized for licensure in Iowa pursuant to the nurse licensure compact contained in Iowa Code chapter 152E. Preferred Qualifications: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and experience in medical-surgical nursing or critical care preferred. For more information, please contact Nancy Kertz, Search Committee Chair, at 319-273-2828 or e-mail at nancy.kertz@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required. Position Details: Job Category: Faculty Type of Position: Term Service Schedule: Academic Year Application Instructions: All application materials must be submitted before 1/6/2025 to be considered for this position. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying: 1) Curriculum Vita 2) Cover letter addressing qualifications You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422. Iowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states. See how the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area compares by utilizing the cost of living calculator. Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions. To learn more about the vibrant Cedar Valley community, visit https://livethevalley.com/. If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at hrs-employment@uni.edu or call (319) 273-2422. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law. Campus Security & Crime Statistics, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, information on crime statistics for recent years, Public Safety personnel and programs, building access, reporting crimes, safety suggestions, and policies, programs, and services regarding alcohol, drugs, and sexual abuse, is available in the UNI Annual Security and Fire Report. A paper copy is available from the Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614. Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614. Privacy Statement | Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement | Federal EEO Rights | E-Verify | Policies and Procedures | Tobacco Free Campus