Part-time - Assistant Clinical Professor

Position Title:

Part-time - Assistant Clinical Professor

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of

Duties and Responsibilities:

The nursing program at Iowa State University is hiring a part-time Assistant Clinical Professor to develop and teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses for the Masters of Nursing. This is a 9-month, 40% effort, position with a three-year term (renewable). The faculty member will be responsible, in collaboration with the Director of Nursing Education and nursing faculty, to develop course content, including modules, readings, multimedia resources, assessments, and discussion prompts.

In alignment with the overall curriculum, all content will integrate Open Educational Resources (OER), ensure content relevancy, and promote student-centered learning that adapts to a wide range of student needs and experiences. The faculty member will be the instructor of record for courses offered the fully online for MSN courses in the fall and spring semesters. It is expected that the faculty member will participate in course review and revision based on feedback and evaluation metrics, meet project deadlines, and maintain regular communication with the course development team.

The expected teaching assignments will include the following courses, and qualified applicants must have subject matter expertise in each of these areas
1) Translational Nursing Research - graduate level;
2) Professional Role Development and Leadership in Advanced Practice Nursing - graduate level;
3) Healthcare Informatics and Communication - graduate level.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

* Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa

* Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, DNP, EdD) in a relevant field.

* Demonstrated expertise in the specified course disciplines, supported by academic and experiential qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in curriculum development and/or instructional design, including online courses.

* Strong written communication skills and the ability to present complex ideas clearly.

* Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning.

* Familiarity with OER and digital pedagogy.

* Completion of Quality Matters or similar instructional design training.

* Experience working with graduate-level programs.

Department Unit/Website:

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Proposed

Start Date:

August 16, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 15, 2029

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Part time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Applicants must submit:

1) Cover Letter that includes:

* A statement of interest and description of teaching experience.

* A description of experiential and academic expertise relevant to the identified courses.

* A summary of experience in curriculum design, instructional development, or course creation.

* A description of prior online teaching experience, including digital pedagogy, technology integration, and evidence‑based online instructional practices.

2) Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3) Transcripts for all degrees and licenses

Applications received by July 02, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Dawn Bowker, Director of Nursing Education dmbowker

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment or call  or Toll Free:

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

* Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

* Generous leave plans

* Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

* Life insurance and long-term disability

* Flexible Spending Accounts

* Various voluntary benefits and discounts

* Employee Assistance Program

* Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

June 26, 2026

Posting Close Date:

July 2, 2026

Job

Requisition Number:

R19513

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. , email eooffice.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.