Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Austin Peay State University School of Nursing invites applications for a non‑tenure‑track, three‑year renewable, full‑time clinical track nursing position. Nursing specialty experience is preferred. The position will focus on clinical teaching of undergraduate nursing students. The School of Nursing is housed in a state‑of‑the‑art technology building that includes smart classrooms and simulation labs. The program offers a traditional BSN, online RN to BSN and graduate nursing programs.

Faculty are responsible for 12‑15 hours of teaching per week, working closely with clinical facilities to ensure student success. Teaching in this appointment includes a variety of modalities, which may include an online or virtual environment, and other assignments as determined by the Director of Nursing.

• Leadership experience
• Commitment to innovative and effective teaching
• Commitment to university mission
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with little or no direction
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisors
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally through oral and written communications
• Ability to collaborate with clinical facilities to ensure student success
• Computer literacy

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required occasionally.

• A baccalaureate degree in nursing (CCNE)
• A graduate nursing degree
• Significant clinical experience; minimum 3 years of experience
• Recent teaching experience preferred
• Candidate must be eligible for an unencumbered RN license in Tennessee
• A background search will be required of the successful candidate