Assistant Professor - Nursing - Medical Surgical

Assistant Professor – Nursing – Medical Surgical

Assist in the education and training of undergraduate and graduate nursing students at Southeast Missouri State University – Harrison College of Business and Computing.

College of Education, Health and Human Studies
Department of Nursing

• Teach face‑to‑face, blended and online courses and provide clinical supervision of pre‑licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), RN‑BSN, and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) students with a focus on research and clinical practice in Medical Surgical Nursing settings.
• Utilize simulation and technology‑based teaching/learning strategies.
• Participate in curricular assessment, revision, and evaluation.
• Engage in student recruitment, retention, and mentoring.
• Participate in committee work, public service, and professional organizations.

• Doctoral Degree in Nursing or related field and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). The degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified university.
• Missouri Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), with Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification is a plus.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in Missouri, multi‑state or eligibility for Missouri licensure.
• Teaching nursing experience within the last three years, including theory or clinical instruction in a faculty or preceptor role.
• Recent clinical experience in nursing within the last three years (faculty or staff); recent experience in Medical Surgical Nursing settings a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with students, faculty, staff, and the community.

Position available August 1, 2026. Applications must be received by January 30, 2026.

• Letter of interest addressing position requirements, which includes a statement addressing commitment to diversity in nursing care and teaching.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Copy of current nursing license and applicable certification.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required when an offer of employment is accepted).
• Names and contact information for three professional references.

The Department of Nursing includes 20 faculty members serving over 300 undergraduate and graduate students. Both the BSN and MSN programs are CCNE accredited.

Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student‑centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success.