Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Nursing Allied Health

Western Kentucky University • Bowling Green, KY

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About The Position

Western Kentucky University's School of Nursing and Allied Health is seeking a full-time, nine-month Clinical Assistant Professor for its BSN Program, with a start date of August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will have expertise in adult and/or pediatric Medical Surgical Nursing and must be able to teach in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings as assigned. Faculty must maintain active, unencumbered Kentucky or compact-state RN and/or APRN licensure and satisfy applicable clinical-agency requirements. Costs associated with meeting clinical-agency requirements are the faculty member's responsibility.

Applicants must submit a letter of intent, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, and a statement of teaching philosophy through the electronic talent management system by November 30, 2026. Expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled. Names and contact information for three references are collected during the application process; the Search Committee will request reference letters later. Applicants receive email confirmation after completing the application process.

WKU conducts pre-employment criminal background checks as required by Kentucky law. The university states that it provides equal employment and educational opportunities and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the listed protected grounds. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities through the Office of Institutional Equity.

Requirements

• Minimum of a master's degree in Nursing.
• Active, unencumbered Kentucky or compact-state RN and/or APRN licensure.
• At least two years of acute-care medical-surgical nursing practice within the last five years, or recent medical-surgical clinical teaching experience.
• Ability to teach in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings as assigned.
• Meet applicable clinical-agency requirements; the cost of meeting these requirements is the faculty member's responsibility.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in adult and/or pediatric Medical Surgical Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Teach in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings as assigned.
• Maintain active, unencumbered Kentucky or compact-state RN and/or APRN licensure.
• Meet any additional requirements imposed by clinical agencies, which may include immunizations, titers, liability insurance, CPR, TB screening, and annual influenza vaccination.

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness and health benefits for employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Tuition discount program for employees and dependents.
• Workplace culture supporting balance between work and family responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior