Assistant Instructional Professor
The Pittsburg State University School of Nursing is accepting applications for a non-tenure earning Assistant Instructional Professor of Nursing to teach and supervise pre-licensure nursing students in face-to-face theory and clinical courses. This position participates in planning and organizing courses and student experiences, teaching, and working with other faculty to coordinate curriculum content.
Duties and Responsibilities
Participates with other faculty members in course development, curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Coordinates and supervises teaching and learning experiences for students.
Maintains clinical expertise in specialty areas through continuing education activities and utilization of appropriate clinical resources.
Serves on university and departmental committees.
Participates in interdisciplinary and community service activities relevant to nursing education and assigned faculty responsibilities.
Participates in professional development activities relevant to nursing education and evaluates progress toward professional goals.
Identifies nursing research relevant to assigned courses and incorporates current evidence into instruction.
Collaborates effectively with colleagues in meeting the goals of the school.
Uses evidence-based teaching strategies to support student engagement and learning outcomes.
Supervise students in laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings; prepare and deliver course instruction; grade assignments; proctor examinations; assist with test review; and perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the School of Nursing Director.
Deliver assigned courses in person on campus and at designated clinical sites, subject to approved reasonable accommodation or other university-authorized arrangements.
Maintain regular on-campus office hours consistent with university and departmental guidelines, subject to approved reasonable accommodation.
Education and Experience
Required Education and Experience – Time of Hire
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) with MSN, PhD, EdD, or DNP in progress.
Must be eligible for nursing licensure in Kansas, Missouri, and other states as required or multistate license.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. This degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.
Preferred Education and Experience –
Completed Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP, by contract start date).
1 year experience in nursing education, teaching in theory and/or clinical setting.
Job Type: Unclassified, Faculty, Non-Tenure Earning
Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and 10 panel drug screening.
Position Start Date: January 11, 2027
Application Documents Required*:
Letter of Application, with evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (sample course syllabi, teaching activity, or statement of teaching philosophy)
Curriculum Vita/Resume
Names and contact information (address, email and phone) of three references.
*Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload.
First Consideration Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Search Committee Chair: Dr. Tracy Stahl, tstahl@pittstate.edu
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire, as the university does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.
Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a respectful and supportive environment for all employees