"Assistant Professor - Nursing - Medical Surgical"

Assistant Professor - Medical Surgical Nursing

College of Education, Health and Human Studies
Department of Nursing
Full Time / Tenure Track

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500390
Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Department: Nursing

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face, blended, and/or online courses and provide clinical supervision of pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), RN-BSN, and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) students with a focus on research and clinical practice with various populations in Medical Surgical Nursing settings
• Utilize simulation and technology-based teaching/learning strategies
• Participate in curricular assessment, revision, and evaluation
• Engage in student recruitment, retention, and mentoring
• Participate in committee work, public service, and professional organizations

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Nursing or related field and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN); Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified university; Missouri Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), with Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification is a plus
• Current, unrestricted RN (Registered Nurse) license in Missouri, multi-state or eligibility for Missouri licensure
• Teaching nursing experience within the last three years, including theory or clinical instruction, in a faculty or preceptor role
• Recent clinical experience in nursing within the last three years (faculty or staff); Recent experience in Medical Surgical Nursing settings a plus
• Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with students, faculty, staff, and the community

As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and SEMO Online. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended, and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention, and degree completion.

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: The position is available August 1, 2026. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 30, 2026.

To Apply Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Letter of interest addressing position requirements, which includes a statement addressing commitment to diversity in nursing care and teaching
• Current curriculum vita
• Copy of current nursing license and applicable certification
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required when offer of employment is accepted)
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Additional Information

Departmental Information: The Department of Nursing includes 20 faculty members serving over 300 undergraduate and graduate students. Both the BSN and MSN programs are CCNE accredited. The department website may be accessed at http://www2.semo.edu/nursing/.