Supervise and evaluate NP students in clinical settings and
support the development and oversight of high-quality clinical
learning experiences.
Provide academic advising and mentorship to NP students related
to progression, clinical placement, and professional
development.
Mentor DNP scholarly projects, including project development,
implementation, evaluation, and dissemination.
Contribute to curriculum development, program evaluation,
accreditation, and continuous quality-improvement activities.
Participate in faculty service, committee work, and
collaborative initiatives that support interprofessional education
and scholarship.
Maintain current clinical expertise, strong communication,
regular on-campus engagement, and an inclusive learning environment
aligned with UMKC and SoNHS values.
Work Location
On-site, Kansas City, MO (UMKC Health Sciences District). Regular
on-campus presence is an essential function of this role due to
in-person clinical collaboration, on-campus teaching, student
advising, and campus service activities.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD in Nursing or a related
field.
- Current, unencumbered RN and APRN licensure in Missouri, or
eligibility for Missouri RN and APRN licensure, with the ability to
obtain additional state licensure as needed to meet clinical
placement or regulatory requirements
- National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in one or
more of the following specialties: FNP, PNP–Primary Care, or
PNP–Acute Care.
- Minimum of five years of clinical NP practice experience.
- Minimum of two years of nursing faculty experience teaching
undergraduate and/or graduate nursing students in an accredited
academic program.
- Demonstrated strong communication, technological proficiency,
and organizational skills essential for effective teaching and
student support.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching NP students in graduate nursing
programs.
- Experience in curriculum development, program evaluation, or
accreditation activities within graduate nursing or NP education,
including implementation of the AACN Essentials and NTF Standards
for Quality NP Education.
- Experience chairing or mentoring DNP scholarly projects.
- Evidence of scholarly dissemination, such as presentations,
publications, or quality-improvement outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering online or
hybrid nursing courses using Canvas or comparable learning
management systems.
- Experience developing and evaluating clinical learning
experiences and collaborating with preceptors and clinical
partners.
- Prior and externally funded research/scholarly activities are
an advantage.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Compensation is commensurate with rank, contract length,
qualifications, and experience. Full-time, benefit-eligible, 12 or
9-month, ranked non-tenure track position.
January 1, 2027 start date is targeted, but negotiable. Our
academic schedules and workload provide for a positive work/life
balance.
Application Materials
For consideration, you must apply online at
Careers - Human Resources |
University of Missouri-Kansas City , click Academic
Positions/Prospective Employees (Job Opening ID
61222
).
- Complete the job application including Legal Name, US
employment eligibility, questionnaire, and current contact
information.
- Application materials
- Letter of interest which provides your qualifications and
applicable experience which qualifies you for a ranked non-tenure
track faculty position
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching interests/philosophy
- Names, complete and current contact information for at least
three professional references
- These references can remain confidential for most of the
application process.
Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft
Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document
name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters
(e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
- If you are experiencing technical problems during application,
please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu
.
- For questions and correspondence about the position, please
contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification
number including job identification number 61222 .
- Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the
application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation,
please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816)
235-6910.
Official higher education transcripts will be required for
candidates advancing as finalists. We will contact references for
finalists; candidates will receive prior notification if references
will be contacted. Selected candidate will be required to pass a
criminal background check prior to employment.
Application Deadline
Review of applications begins upon receipt; the position remains
open until a qualified candidate is hired.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.
Other Information
Residency/Relocation:
This is an on-site faculty position. New hires are expected to
relocate to the Kansas City metro area (or already reside within a
reasonable commuting distance) by the start date and maintain
residency that supports reliable on-campus presence. UMKC will
consider individualized reasonable accommodation requests
consistent with the ADA and applicable law.
The
UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies is a partner
of the UMKC Health Sciences District which houses the Schools of
Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Dentistry. The District strives to
be a premier academic health district, engaging in cutting-edge
biomedical research and entrepreneurship, delivering
state-of-the-science health care, and educating the next generation
of health care professionals. UMKC provides unique opportunities
for research and health care collaboration across its Schools of:
Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing & Health Studies, and Pharmacy as
well as University Health physicians, regional health care
institutions, and the University of Missouri System’s NextGen Data
Science and Analytics Innovation Center.
Community Information
Kansas City is a multifarious and vibrant community with an
affordable cost of living. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the
hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and
ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both
campuses. As one of the largest cities in Missouri, we are home to
national championship sports teams, a rich history of cultural arts
and music, a new international airport, NASCAR racing, and a
community that is very engaged with and supportive of our
university initiatives. Our beautiful state has rolling hills,
rivers, lakes, and long bike/hiking trails for those that enjoy
time in the great outdoors all within an easy drive. Kansas City
offers something for everyone !
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to Do & More
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,
and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For
additional information on University benefits, please visit the
Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity
& Title IX at 816-235-6910.
