Clinical Assistant Professor- Undergraduate Nursing

Position Details

Classification Information

Position Classification Title Assistant Professor

FLSA Exempt

Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA) 80090

EPA Position Type JCAT

202000

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of the Position

As a leader in nursing education, the Winston-Salem State University Division of Nursing is committed to providing diverse populations with a transformative educational experience rooted in the HBCU traditions. The Division of Nursing provides excellent, accessible, and responsive programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Graduates are prepared to be leaders in assuring health equity of underserved individuals and communities;

providing compassionate, evidence-based, and culturally responsive care; and educating our next generation of nurses.

The 12-month position is an academic rank of Clinical Instructor/Assistant Professor of Nursing in the School of Health Sciences Division of Nursing with a start date of August 2026. Job responsibilities include teaching primarily undergraduate nursing courses, with a concentration in Adult Health, Mental Health, and Maternity Newborn, offered in both traditional and accelerated options. Teaching and facilitating the application of nursing theories, principles, and skill competencies, the candidate will serve as a faculty/student advisor, mentor, and coach to students inside and outside of the classroom,
participate in departmental, School, and university service, as well as engage in service related to the nursing profession and the larger Winston-Salem and Forsyth County communities.

Position Information

Working Position Title Clinical Assistant Professor
- Undergraduate Nursing

Building and Room No. FL Atkins, Room 416

Appointment Type Permanent Full-Time

If Time Limited. No

Appointment Length. 11/12 months

Position Number 000296

Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies No

Normal Work Schedule Varies depending upon department needs

Department Required Skills The Division of Nursing seeks exceptional candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching nursing theory and clinical practice to undergraduate students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the ability to leverage various technologies to engage students in the learning process . The successful candidate will mentor, support, and engage undergraduates in study abroad, practicum, residency, and community service-learning opportunities, where they will apply their content knowledge to benefit the larger community .

Preferred candidates must demonstrate the ability to participate in interdisciplinary teaching and collaborative learning with the broader constituencies. Candidates must also show commitment to liberal education and the social determinants of health , particularly in urban and rural communities. The successful candidate must exemplify commitment to ongoing professional growth and development and actively participate in interprofessional organizations and conferences .

The following qualifications and skills are required for this position:

• Candidates must have a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Candidates must hold a current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in North Carolina or have eligibility to obtain a North Carolina Registered Nurse license.
• Must have a minimum of two years of clinical nursing and one calendar year of teaching experience, including hybrid and/or online, in a college or university setting.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to leverage various technologies that engage students in the learning process .
• Candidates must be proficient in test construction using the NCLEX blueprint, statistical analysis, and instructional reinforcement to achieve learning outcomes.
• The successful candidate must be a clinical expert and possess effective communication and assessment skills.
• Must provide evidence of the ability to mentor and support undergraduate students in or engage students in study abroad, internship opportunities, or community service learning.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Preferred candidates must have a master’s degree in nursing. Candidates must hold a current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in North Carolina or be eligible to obtain one. The preferred candidate must have at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience and at least 1 year of teaching experience, including hybrid and/or online, in a college or university setting.

Required License or Certification

Candidates must hold a current unrestricted North Carolina Registered Nurse license or be eligible to obtain one.

Valid US Driver's License No

Commercial Driver's License Required No

Physical Required No

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Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

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