Clinical Track, School of Nursing

9-month Open Rank Clinical Track, School of Nursing

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Prior to the official appointment, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required. A minimum of three professional references is required for all applications.

9-month Open Rank Clinical Track, School of Nursing

College of Health and Human Services - 315 College

School of Nursing – 31510

16F-761

365

Main UNCW Campus

The School of Nursing (SON), within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for full‑time, 9‑month clinical track at the rank of Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor starting August 2026. Clinical track faculty may be hired on a contract of up to 5 years that is renewable based on performance.

Clinical track faculty are eligible for promotion to higher clinical track ranks, appointment to rank depending on qualifications.

The primary teaching responsibilities will be assigned across the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Faculty have expectations related to advising/mentoring students, scholarship, performing professional and community service and outreach, and contributing to program evaluation and improvement. Faculty are required to have a presence on campus.

• A master’s degree in nursing, doctoral degree in nursing, a doctorate in a related discipline with a baccalaureate, or a graduate degree in nursing at the time of application.
• Demonstrate potential for high‑quality teaching.

• Preference given to candidates with teaching experience and clinical expertise in adult health, community, mental health, or pediatrics.
• Experience with AI use in educational and professional settings.

• Current RN license in NC or eligibility for licensure in NC.

The School of Nursing (SON) within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at UNCW serves southeastern North Carolina through education, research, scholarship, and service. The SON is CCNE accredited and recognized by the National League of Nursing as a Center of Excellence. It is located in McNeill Hall with state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including the Simulation Learning Center.

Degree and certificate programs include:

• BS in Nursing (Prelicensure, RN-BSN, Accelerated)
• DNP with concentrations: BSN to DNP (Family NP, Psychiatric Mental Health NP, Adult‑Gero NP); MSN to DNP (Nurse Executive Leadership and Post‑APRN concentrations)
• BS in Clinical Research
• Post‑Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Research Operations
• MS in Clinical Research and Product Development

Over 2,100 students are enrolled; over 85 full‑time faculty and more than 60 part‑time faculty per semester.

The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010, offering schools:
School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. It aims for national recognition in inter‑professional collaboration, community engagement, and impact.

UNCW is a coastal public university with nearly 18,000 students, offering a full range of programs including doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice, and psychology. It is classified as R2 by Carnegie.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex (including gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents—except where sex, age, or ability represent bona…