Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor-9 or 12 month appointment-NUR Alliance

Work Location
Springfield Campus

Department
School of Nursing

HR Home Department
020513 SCHOOL OF NURSING

Pay Grade
Unclassified

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.

Faculty Appointment Type
Tenure Track

Term (if applicable)
9 month

Begin Date of Appointment
08/11/2025

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

General Function

The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor's teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.
Description of Primary Duties

We seek a candidate who can demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching practices and expertise in clinical nursing. Tenure track faculty are required to teach, pursue a program of research, and provide service consistent with the School of Nursing, the McQueary College of Health and Human Services, and the University goals. Teaching and advising responsibilities will include both undergraduate and potentially graduate assignments, and will be based on education, experience, and area of expertise. Supervision of graduate student research projects, clinical experiences, and clinical simulation activities may be required.
The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about the use of student focused pedagogy in the classroom to engage students in the learning process and will join a unit that is dedicated to providing students with access to high impact practices aimed at increasing student retention, persistence, and success.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Additional Qualifications

Terminal degree in Nursing (PhD, DNP or EdD) from an accredited program. Individuals with degree in process that is nearly complete will be considered;
Masters degree in nursing from a CCNE or NLNAC/ACEN accredited program;
Current nursing license, without restriction, to practice nursing, or eligibility for RN licensure in Missouri;
Strong clinical background and skills;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Prior teaching experience;
Experience with online education, or interest in online education, with strong technology skills;
Ability to identify and implement a successful program of scholarship.
Link to Job Description
http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm

Open Date
03/06/2024

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants

The School of Nursing is searching for four (4) tenure track and six (6) clinical faculty for a planned expansion to teach in the BSN and MSN programs. The projected start date for the positions are during the months of July and August 2025. First date of consideration is April 3, 2024, the appointment will be for either nine (9) or twelve (12) months.
To be considered for both a tenure track and clinical track position you must submit application materials to each posting.
•See https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/73644 for a full description of the tenure track Assistant Professor position (Posting 20240033FTF) and to apply online.
•See https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/73702 f or a full description of the clinical track Clinical Assistant Professor position (Posting 20240034FTF) position and to apply online.
Applicants from this posting and the clinical track posting will be selected to fill the available ten (10) positions.
Faculty in the School of Nursing may be assigned to work from the University's main campus and/or the campus for the Alliance for Healthcare Education, both of which are located in Springfield, Missouri.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Melissa Penkalski, Search Chair, at MelissaPenkalski@MissouriState.edu; Phone: 417-836-8374.
EO/AA and Diversity Statement

Non Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@missouristate.edu , 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu , 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)
Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20240033FTF

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/73644