Clinical Assistant Professor

The School of Nursing resides within the College of Health and Human Services. Our mission is to prepare nursing professionals to serve as leaders, clinicians, and scholars through innovative educational programs designed to meet the healthcare needs of an evolving and diverse society. The School currently serves over 600 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs. For additional information on the School of Nursing, visit our website nursing.uncc.edu

Teaching: As the title implies, teaching in clinical environments [e.g., hospitals, clinics] is an essential duty for this position, as is teaching face-to-face, and online through using the current Learning Management System [ LMS] or virtual simulation software. Primary teaching responsibilities span graduate and undergraduate programs and may require late afternoon, evening, or weekend classes. Faculty should possess excellent clinical knowledge, skills, and judgment. Moreover, faculty shall be responsible for engaging in curriculum development, developing well-organized, engaging, and relevant course content for multiple methods of delivery that aligns with the AACN Essentials 2021, adheres to North Carolina Board of Nursing [ NCBON] requirements, and reflects the mission, vision, and values of the SON, the College of Health and Human Services, and the University. Faculty shall also engage in fair, timely, and equitable grading of student assignments, participate in effective student advising, and mentor students through a variety of existing processes in the SON, CHHS, and University. Must live within driving distance of the campus.

Scholarship: Clinical Assistant Professors are required to engage in scholarly activities including publication, local, state, and national presentation, and seeking internal grant funding. Successful candidates will have an identified area of scholarly inquiry that closely aligns with the mission, vision, and values of the SON, CHHS, and University.

Service: All faculty, regardless of rank, are expected to be actively engaged in service to the SON, CHHS, the University, community, and/or the nursing profession. Active engagement includes direct service, policy, and governance, community engagement. The service requirement is not met through passive participation of being a member in name only on any committee, or within any organization.

Preferred qualifications include recent clinical experience [3-5] years in primary care, experience working with diverse populations, a background that includes leadership, teaching [academic or hospital-based], simulation experience, a Master's in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice [ DNP] degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and national certification in one or more of the following areas Family Nurse Practitioner [ FNP] or Adult Nurse Practitioner ( ANP). Experience with FNP student clinical placements preferred.

Unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina either through a single state license, Nurse Licensure Compact [ NLC] multistate license or through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact [ ENLC]. All APRNs must provide proof of current certification and approval to practice in North Carolina. The successful candidate must adhere to all compliance requirements of the university and health care partners, including vaccinations, if applicable. Must live within driving distance of the campus.

To apply, please access the University Human Resources website at https://jobs.charlotte.edu Address letter of interest to: LeeAnn Clark lclark62@charlotte.edu. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with credentials and experience. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals
with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.