Clinical Assistant Professor, Nursing

Job Title Clinical Assistant Professor, Nursing

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications 

The search will remain open until the position has been filled: Review of

applications will begin immediately.

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The College of Nursing is searching for a faculty member for a clinical track position (start date flexible – either August 2025 Fall semester or January 2026 Spring semester).

Experience in maternal-child nursing is preferred.

Basic Functions:

The College of Nursing (CON) is committed to excellence in teaching, scientific inquiry, and knowledge development. We are seeking a faculty member who will embrace our new college tagline, “Nurse leaders transforming well-being and the environment,” and who has a strong record of clinical expertise that supports our mission. Our mission is to prepare nurses to excel as outstanding and compassionate clinicians, scholars, and leaders who will enhance the health and healthcare of individuals, families, communities, and populations both locally and globally. The successful candidate will have an appointment with the College of Nursing with primary responsibilities in clinical teaching, with possible classroom teaching, at the undergraduate and graduate levels as appropriate. The candidate will be expected to oversee clinical placement and faculty/preceptors associated with specialty course work, participate in student advising and service to the college, and contribute to scholarly activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Contribute as appropriate to the university’s undergraduate and graduate teaching missions by teaching courses and mentoring students for the college.

Contribute to scholarship.

Serve as an advisor, mentor, and professional role model to students.

Service to the college, university, and professional organizations.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Environmental Conditions:

The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Qualifications

Required:

1. Ph.D. or DNP degree by time of appointment.

2. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

3. Demonstrated excellence in oral communication skills.

4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.

5. Clinical expertise in nursing.

6. Eligible for RN and/or NP Licensure in Rhode Island.

7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred:

1. Clinical expertise in the area of maternal-child obstetrics nursing.

2. Demonstrated experience in clinical and classroom teaching.

3. Evidence and potential for clinical scholarship.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Union AAUP – American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status Academic Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited

End Date of Restriction or Limitation 

This is a full-time academic-year, non-tenure track appointment, limited to 06/30/2025 with anticipated renewal.

Department Dean Nursing

Contact(s) 

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Email 

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded No

Extension Contingent on Funding Date 

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

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Note: Letters of reference upon request.

Position Number 109823

Posting Number F00446

Posting Date 11/01/2024

Closing Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14236

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