Ranked ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE CLINICAL PROFESSOR of NURSING / UMKC School of Nursing & Health Studies

Job Description

The School of Nursing and Health Studies invites applications for a 12-month and/or 9-month, full-time, ranked non-tenure track Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor in the Clinical Division, with primary responsibilities in the Nurse Practitioner (NP) programs.

This position plays a key role in supporting high-quality graduate NP education aligned with national standards, accreditation expectations, and UMKC’s mission to prepare diverse learners to serve as leaders in the improvement of health outcomes.

The School seeks faculty of regional or national prominence to teach in our innovative programs.

• Teach graduate-level didactic and/or clinical courses within the NP programs and support broader School teaching needs as assigned.
• Supervise and evaluate NP students in clinical settings and support the development and oversight of high-quality clinical learning experiences.
• Mentor NP students related to progression, clinical placement, and professional development.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program evaluation, accreditation, and continuous quality-improvement activities.
• Participate in faculty service, committee work, and collaborative initiatives that support interprofessional education and scholarship.
• Maintain current clinical expertise, strong communication, regular on-campus engagement, and an inclusive learning environment aligned with UMKC and SoNHS values.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD in Nursing or a related field.
• Current, unencumbered RN and APRN licensure in Missouri, or eligibility for Missouri RN and APRN licensure, with the ability to obtain additional state licensure as needed to meet clinical placement or regulatory requirements.
• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in one or more of the following specialties: FNP, PMHNP, WHNP, NNP, PNP–Primary Care, or PNP–Acute Care.
• Minimum of five years of clinical NP practice experience.
• Minimum of two years teaching, precepting, or mentoring nursing students at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Demonstrated strong communication, technological proficiency, and organizational skills essential for effective teaching and student support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching NP or other graduate nursing students.
• Experience in curriculum development, program evaluation, or accreditation activities within graduate nursing or NP education, including implementation of the AACN Essentials and NTF Standards for Quality NP Education.
• Experience chairing or mentoring DNP scholarly projects.
• Evidence of scholarly dissemination, such as presentations, publications, or quality-improvement outcomes.
• Familiarity with online teaching platforms, such as Canvas, and other educational technology.