Clinical Faculty for School of Nursing

Qualifications

St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the School of Nursing. The anticipated rank of the appointment is at the instructor level (candidates with more extensive experience may be appointed at a higher rank). The start date is August 17, 2026.

• Candidates are required to have an earned Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Candidates must be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Iowa.
• Additional state licensure may be required.
• Candidates must have five or more years of nursing experience that spans more than one setting.

Responsibilities

The individual hired for this position will be expected to enthusiastically embrace the following responsibilities and objectives:

• Teach a 4/4 course load in a variety of delivery modes (may include hybrid and online delivery), advising and mentoring students, and providing service to the Department, College, and University.
• Be a learner-centered educator providing opportunities for students to acquire knowledge and practice skills identified in course objectives within classroom, laboratory and clinical settings; using appropriate and innovative teaching methods.
• Embrace both the challenges and rewards of working to build a vibrant and sustainable learner-centered model for Catholic higher education across the campuses of Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose University.
• Commitment to supported and guided, evidence-based innovation in pursuit of creating impactful learning experiences for students.
• Contribute to the learning and professional outcomes of students across the university generally as well as in the nursing program.
• Engage in ongoing professional development appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline, status, and academic responsibilities.
• Offer high quality learning experiences for students in a range of modalities (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, and online) or demonstrate a willingness to learn how to do so.

Benefits

To Apply
Interested candidates should submit your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references through our online application portal at https://stambroseuniv.applicantlist.com.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.