Clinical Assistant Professor

Overview

Be a Tar Heel!: A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. Chapel Hill offers diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Department Sch of Nursing - 440100

Posting Open Date 06/26/2026

Final date to receive applications 07/10/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Type Permanent Faculty

Working Title Clinical Assistant Professor

Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy FAC
0005939

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent

Hours Per Week 40

Fte 1

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range Dependent on Qualifications

Proposed Start Date 08/01/2026

The mission of the School of Nursing is to enhance and improve the health and well-being of the people of North Carolina and the nation, and, as relevant and appropriate, the people of other nations, through its programs of education, research, and scholarship, and through clinical practice and community service. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing has been the leader in nursing education in North Carolina throughout its history.

Established in 1950, it was the first school of nursing in North Carolina to offer a four-year baccalaureate nursing degree program followed by the first master’s degree program, the first continuing education program for nurses, first doctoral program, and first accelerated BSN option to students with college degrees. Today, the School is renowned for its academic programs, its research and its commitment to clinical and community service within state, national and global communities.

This is a 12-month fixed term position reporting to a Division Chair. The fixed term faculty member may have teaching responsibilities in didactic, clinical, laboratory, and/or simulation settings in the prelicensure programs, with expertise in psychiatric-mental health nursing. The faculty member may serve as course coordinator, oversee advisement of prelicensure honors projects, serve on BSN, MSN, DNP and/or PhD committees. Additional service and scholarship commiserate with rank.

Master’s degree in nursing required. Experience as a registered nurse in psychiatric-mental health nursing.

Doctorate preferred. Eligibility for RN License in North Carolina. At least 2 years of clinical experience. Ability to demonstrate leadership in academic practices. Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE). Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) or Certified Academic Clinical Nurse Educator (CNEcl).

Not Applicable.