Adjunct Faculty
About The Position
Missouri Southern State University’s Department of Nursing is seeking dedicated, student-centered adjunct faculty to teach in its Pre-Licensure BSN Program beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. Faculty may teach Adult Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Foundational Concepts of Nursing, skills laboratory instruction, or clinical instruction in assigned units and settings. Assignments vary according to course and clinical needs, and flexibility is appreciated. Compensation is on a per-credit-hour basis. Teaching may take place in clinical, laboratory, or classroom environments. Adjunct Faculty support the preparation of safe, competent, and compassionate entry-level registered nurses. Schedule assignments depend on course needs and faculty availability. Clinical days are Thursdays and Fridays; class days are Mondays and Tuesdays. Upon hire, faculty must meet clinical compliance requirements, including a background check, Missouri Caregiver Registry requirements, current BLS, immunizations or vaccinations, a TB test, and a substance/alcohol drug test.
Requirements
- Hold an unencumbered RN license in Missouri or a compact state.
- Have at least a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Have at least two years of RN experience in acute care, a specialty area, or a community or school setting.
- Submit a cover letter describing teaching interests and availability, a CV or résumé, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and contact information for three professional references.
- Meet clinical compliance requirements upon hire, including a background check, Missouri Caregiver Registry requirements, current BLS, immunizations or vaccinations, a TB test, and a substance/alcohol drug test.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN).
- At least one year of teaching or clinical precepting experience with students or new graduate nurses.
- Prior experience teaching in a pre-licensure nursing program.
- Experience supervising students in acute care settings.
- Strong communication and professional mentoring skills.
- BSN-prepared nurse currently enrolled in an MSN program, or a BSN-prepared nurse with documented teaching or precepting experience.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate student learning in clinical, laboratory, or classroom environments.
- Supervise students in hospital and community settings.
- Coach and evaluate students and provide performance feedback.
- Support course faculty with curriculum implementation.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to student performance.
- Ensure safe, effective, and professional practice in all learning environments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
