Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Nursing (7567)

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Clinical Assistant Professor School of Nursing (7567)
Pocatello - Main
NOT eligible for remote work on-campus position
Priority Date: August 23 2026

Institution Information

Idaho State University established in 1901 is aCarnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution with a culturebuilt on trust compassion stability and hope. ISU serves over 12000students in Pocatello Meridian Twin Falls and Idaho Falls. Students andfaculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovativesolutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grandnatural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of ourUniversity community!

Job Description

The Clinical Assistant Professor is a full-time 9-month faculty appointment in the Undergraduate Nursing Program with primary responsibility for high-quality clinical laboratory simulation and didactic instruction. The role emphasizes excellence in teaching student mentorship curriculum implementation and professional role modeling while contributing to service leadership and quality improvement initiatives within the School of Nursing.

This position is based on the Pocatello campus for in-person instruction with expectations for distance and online teaching as needed. Faculty may be required to travel to clinical sites for student supervision; mileage reimbursement is provided in accordance with institutional policy.

This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Instruction

• Provide undergraduate nursing instruction across classroom laboratory simulation and clinical settings.
• Apply evidence-based practice and clinical judgment student-centered teaching strategies.
• Evaluate student performance in a timely and consistent manner and collaborate with faculty to ensure standardized learning experiences across campuses.

Curriculum and Course Development

• Participate in course design implementation and ongoing evaluation.

• Ensure alignment with American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) standards licensure expectations and program outcomes.
• Use assessment data and student feedback to support continuous quality improvement.

Supervision and Mentorship

• Provide oversight and guidance to clinical instructors adjunct faculty and teaching assistants as assigned.
• Collaborate with clinical partners and preceptors to support high-quality clinical education.

Service and Leadership

• Engage in faculty meetings student advising committee work and shared governance
• Contribute to program quality improvement student success initiatives and service at the School College University and community levels.
• Teaching workload may be adjusted to support approved service leadership or scholarly activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher (e.g. DNP PhD) from an accredited institution
• Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the United States; eligible for licensure in Idaho by start date
• Minimum of two years of professional nursing practice in a patient care setting
• Demonstrated commitment to professional nursing values ethical practice and student-centered education

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience in academic or clinical education settings.
• Experience in leadership mentorship or clinical education coordination.
• Familiarity with continuous quality improvement processes in healthcare or academic programs.
• Experience working with students from a wide range of backgrounds or in rural and resource-limited settings.

You must submit your CV/resume cover letter and list ofthree (3) professional references including current contact information. Thisposition will remain open until it is filled; however priority considerationwill be given to applications received on or before August 23 2026. Salary will be $65151 per year. Benefits include comprehensivehealth dental and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistanceprogram (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; andgenerous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment areconditional pending the successful completion of a background investigationprovided by HireRight.

Note:Thank you for your interest in positions at Idaho State University. Once you have applied the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by logging into your profile and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review our frequently asked questions.

Posting Number: req2713
Type: Working 9 months per year
Position: Faculty Non-Tenure Track
Division: Nursing

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Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Required Experience:

Junior IC