Assistant Professor Nursing Faculty

The Nursing Faculty member serves as principal faculty within the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program and provides instruction in classroom clinical laboratory simulation and practicum settings. This position supports student success curriculum development accreditation assessment and continuous program improvement while contributing to the mission and growth of the nursing program.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in Medical-Surgical Nursing Critical Care Nursing or Acute Care Nursing and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in nursing education clinical instruction and student development.

Primary Responsibilities:

Teaching & Student Success

• Teach nursing courses in classroom clinical laboratory simulation and practicum settings.
• Provide instruction utilizing evidence-based teaching strategies and active learning methodologies.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely constructive feedback.
• Maintain office hours and provide academic advising and mentorship to students.
• Support student retention progression and NCLEX-RN success initiatives.
• Facilitate the development of clinical judgment critical thinking prioritization and application of the nursing process.
• Participate in student recruitment orientation progression and graduation activities.
• Demonstrate flexibility in teaching across multiple levels and learning environments within the curriculum.
• Teach nursing courses in classroom online clinical laboratory simulation and practicum settings.

Curriculum Assessment & Accreditation

• Participate in curriculum development implementation review and revision.
• Contribute to program assessment and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with accreditation regulatory compliance annual reporting and program evaluation activities.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure curriculum alignment with AACN Essentials and Missouri State Board of Nursing requirements.
• Participate in development implementation and evaluation of student learning outcomes.
• Contribute to data collection analysis and reporting related to student and program outcomes.

Scholarship & Service

• Engage in scholarship consistent with faculty rank and institutional expectations.
• Participate in faculty governance committees and college service activities.
• Maintain professional development and clinical competence.
• Participate in professional organizations and community engagement activities.
• Support student scholarly and professional development activities.

Clinical & Community Engagement

• Foster productive relationships with clinical agencies healthcare systems and community partners.
• Collaborate with healthcare partners to support high-quality clinical and practicum experiences.
• Participate in clinical site development and maintenance activities.
• Support simulation laboratory and experiential learning initiatives.
• Represent the nursing program in professional and community settings as appropriate.

Work Environment

This position includes classroom teaching online instruction clinical instruction laboratory and simulation teaching student advising committee service scholarship activities and participation in accreditation and assessment processes. Some travel to clinical agencies may be required. Occasional evening or weekend activities may be necessary to support program needs.

• Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current unencumbered Missouri RN license or eligibility to obtain Missouri licensure.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent clinical nursing practice.
• Clinical expertise in Medical-Surgical Nursing and/or Critical Care Nursing strongly preferred. (Candidates with other acute care backgrounds will be considered.)
• Experience teaching precepting or supervising nursing students.
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students faculty staff and healthcare partners.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to meet all clinical site health immunization background check and drug screening requirements.

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) PhD in Nursing or related doctoral degree.
• Experience teaching prelicensure BSN students.
• Experience teaching Adult Health I Adult Health II Critical Care Nursing Community Leadership Practicum or related nursing courses.
• Experience with simulation-based education.
• Experience with curriculum development and course design.
• Experience with nursing accreditation assessment and program evaluation.
• Experience supporting NCLEX-RN preparation and student success initiatives.
• Record of scholarship presentations publications or research activities.
• National specialty certification in area of clinical expertise.

Founded in 1833 Stephens College is the second-oldest womens college in the United States dedicated to providing innovative experiential and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia Missouri Stephens College continues to be a leader in womens education fostering a community where students are empowered to lead innovate and excel. The college also provides flexible co-educational masters degrees and certificates for working professionals and is home to the co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College.

Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America Columbia Missouri is home to 36000 college students and 118000 residents. Columbia conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis has it all: big-time college sports film music and arts festivals a high-energy arts community amazing recreation and a great downtown with lots of places to eat shop snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Childrens School).

Stephens offers an attractive benefits package that includes health insurance an Employee Assistance Program Supplemental Retirement Annuity Faculty/Staff Grants tuition waivers and tuition paid undergraduate classes for dependents.

Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability or status as a veteran.