Assistant Instructional Professor

The Pittsburg State University School of Nursing is accepting applications for an Assistant Instructional Professor of Nursing to teach and supervise pre-licensure nursing students in face-to-face theory and clinical courses. This position participates in planning and organizing courses and student experiences, teaching, and working with other faculty to coordinate curriculum content.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Participates with other faculty members in course development, curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation.

* Coordinates and supervises teaching and learning experiences for students.

* Maintains clinical expertise in specialty areas through continuing education activities and utilization of appropriate clinical resources.

* Serves on university and departmental committees.

* Provides leadership in interdisciplinary activities, i.e., voluntary health agencies, and other community agencies.

* Participates in professional programs and organizations by accepting responsibility on local and/or state levels. Evaluates attainment of professional goals. Serves as an appropriate role model.

* Recognizes areas of nursing research and demonstrates beginning scholarly abilities.

* Collaborates effectively with colleagues in meeting the goals of the school.

* Motivates students in their educational growth.

* Duties include supervision of students in lab, simulation, and clinical practice, prepare and deliver theory and clinical course lectures, grade assignments, proctor exams, assist with test review, and other assignments as delegated by the School of Nursing Director.

Education and Experience

Required

Education and Experience - Time of Hire

* Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) with MSN, PhD, EdD, or DNP in progress.

* Must be eligible for nursing licensure in Kansas, Missouri, and other states as required or a multistate license.

Candidate's must hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. This degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred

Education and Experience
- * Completed Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP), by contract start date.

* 1 Year experience in nursing education, teaching in a theory and/or clinical setting

Job Type: Unclassified, Faculty, Non-Tenure Earning, Renewable Annually

Screening Services (Background Checks):
Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Position

Start Date:

August 10, 2026

Application Documents Required*:

* Letter of Application, with Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (sample course syllabi, teaching activity, or statement of teaching philosophy)

* Curriculum Vita/Resume with names and contact information (address, email and phone) of three references.

* Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload.

First Consideration Date:
November 21, 2025; position will remain open until filled

Search Committee Chair:
Dr. Gena Coomes (gcoomes)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire, as the university does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.