Assistant Professor - Nursing - Tenure Track

UCM•MIC - Missouri Innovation Campus, MO

17h

About The Position

The School of Nursing at the University of Central Missouri invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in January 2027. The successful candidate will teach nursing courses in their areas of expertise and contribute to the university’s student-centered, quality education mission through teaching, advising, collegiality, communication, service, scholarship, and professional development. The faculty member is expected to prepare and design courses effectively, provide quality instruction across delivery formats, and evaluate and give feedback on student progress fairly and promptly. They will support student success and participate in ongoing assessment of curriculum and student learning. Faculty are expected to remain current in their discipline and in teaching technologies, organize courses to support engagement and high-impact practices, and be available to students through in-person and virtual office hours. Additional responsibilities include scholarship and professional development; service to the department, college, and university; student advising; and timely, effective communication with students and colleagues. During contractual employment, faculty members are expected to be available to assist and respond to students, colleagues, and departmental, college, and institutional needs. The position is full-time and benefits-eligible. The university offers separate benefits provisions for 9-month faculty and for full-time staff and 12-month faculty; the posting does not specify which faculty appointment term applies to this position.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Nursing or a closely related field.
At least three years of nursing experience.
Effective spoken and written English communication skills.
Curriculum vitae demonstrating hands-on nursing experience and the ability to teach nursing theories.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching or clinical teaching experience at the college or university level.
Experience advising students.
Experience working with student groups.
Experience teaching with a learning management system.

Responsibilities

Teach nursing courses within the candidate’s content areas, regardless of delivery format.
Prepare for courses and design and deliver effective instruction that supports student engagement and high-impact practices.
Evaluate student progress fairly and provide timely feedback.
Support student success and participate in ongoing curriculum and student-learning assessment.
Keep current in the discipline and attend training or professional development to maintain currency in technology use.
Assist department and school chairs with scheduling classes to meet student needs.
Comply with departmental, college, and university standards for academic quality and integrity.
Hold office hours in physical and electronic formats, including in-person and virtual options, and meet with students outside class.
Assist with department and college assessment and modify curriculum proactively based on assessment feedback.
Engage in scholarship and professional development, including academic writing, conference presentations, and participation in professional organizations.
Serve the department, college, and university through meetings, committee work, student recruitment, and participation in graduation and convocation ceremonies.
Advise students professionally and promptly on academic and non-academic matters, including curriculum mapping, internships, further education options, and career preparation.
Promote excellence in student organizations and provide leadership to them.
Communicate effectively and promptly with students and colleagues, respond to student calls and emails within university guidelines, and cultivate a collegial atmosphere.
Remain available during contractual employment to assist and respond to students, colleagues, and departmental, college, and institutional needs.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Long-term disability coverage.
For full-time staff and 12-month faculty: three weeks of paid vacation per year.
Three weeks of accrued sick leave per year.
Thirteen paid holidays.
Retirement benefits.
Education assistance for the employee, spouse, and dependent children taking classes at UCM.