Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

About the role

Indiana University South Bend’s Vera Z. Dwyer School of Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Science, seeks a full‑time, ten‑month, clinical (non‑tenure track) faculty member to begin January 1, 2027. The position supports the traditional BSN program, the RN‑to‑BSN mobility option, and four MSN tracks (Family Nurse Practitioner, Post‑Master’s FNP Certificate, Nurse Education, Nursing Administration).

Responsibilities

• Teach MSN core courses, Family Nurse Practitioner clinical rotations, and Advanced Health Assessment lab.
• May teach additional laboratory, clinical, and lecture courses in the BSN program within the candidate’s areas of expertise.
• Provide academic support to students, engage in service to the school, college, university, and community.
• Assist with clinical simulation and may participate in developing new courses or degree programs.

Requirements

• Earned master’s degree in nursing.
• Current RN license in Indiana (or eligibility to obtain) and national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Minimum of five years of previous clinical experience in a nursing role.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, communication, collaboration, professionalism, organizational skills, and emotional intelligence (including ability to build positive relationships, communicate with empathy, and navigate challenging situations with integrity and respect).

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD or DNP) in nursing.
• Three or more years of experience as a family nurse practitioner.
• Previous clinical and/or academic lecture teaching experience.

Pay

$70,000‑$75,000 (FCX)

For questions, contact Andrea Borders at anbord@iu.edu.

Best consideration date: November 1, 2026. Expected start date: January 1, 2027.