Adjunct Faculty

Position Overview

The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Nursing Department is seeking dedicated and student-centered Adjunct Faculty to teach in the Pre-Licensure BSN Program beginning Fall 2026. These positions support our commitment to preparing safe, competent, and compassionate entry-level registered nurses.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Facilitating student learning in clinical, laboratory, or classroom environments
• Supervising students in hospital and community settings
• Providing student coaching, evaluation, and performance feedback
• Supporting course faculty with the implementation of the curriculum
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation related to student performance
• Ensuring safe, effective, and professional practice within all learning environments

Schedule Expectations

• Clinical Days: Thursdays and Fridays
• Class Days: Mondays and Tuesdays

Minimum Qualifications

• Required: Unencumbered RN license in the state of Missouri or a compact state
• Required: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Required: At least 2 years of experience as an RN working in acute care, specialty area, or community/school setting
• PREFERRED: Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN)
• PREFERRED: At least 1 year of teaching or clinical precepting experience (students or new graduate nurses)
• Required: Unencumbered RN license in the state of Missouri or a compact state
• Preferred: Prior experience teaching in a pre-licensure nursing program
• Preferred: Experience supervising students in acute care settings
• Preferred: Strong communication and professional mentoring skills

How To Apply

• A cover letter describing teaching interests and availability
• Curriculum vitae or résumé
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Contact information for three professional references

Questions

Questions may be directed to Department Chair Dr. Lisa M Beals, DNP, MSN, RN at beals-l@mssu.edu

Upon Hire

• Adjunct Faculty will be expected to meet clinical compliance requirements, including but not limited to a Background Check, Missouri Caregiver Registry, current BLS, immunizations/vaccinations, TB test, and Substance/Alcohol Drug Test.