"CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR"

The University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) invites applications for full-time, 12-month clinical track faculty positions, beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. We seek accomplished clinical scholars with a strong background in nursing practice, demonstrated expertise in advanced practice roles, and a proven record of teaching and scholarship.

Faculty will be responsible for didactic and/or clinical instruction in the following undergraduate specialty areas:

• Behavioral Health Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Obstetrics Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Community/Population Health Nursing

All undergraduate courses are delivered in person. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in clinical education, healthcare delivery, and student mentorship. Preferences will be given to applicants with active clinical engagement and a passion for integrating practice, teaching and scholarship.

The search will take place during the 2025-2026 academic year. Application review will begin in September 2025 and continue through December 2025.

Requirements:

• Doctorate in Nursing.
• A nursing license in the State of Michigan is required for this position (current licensure or willingness to obtain licensure).
• A specialty certification in the State of Michigan is required for these positions (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse (PMHN) or Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN) for behavior health nursing; Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) for pediatrics.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, networking and relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and implementation of innovative curricular activities.
• Demonstrated clinical teaching ability and practice excellence in a defined relevant area of clinical expertise.
• Current clinical experience in a practice relevant role.
• Evidence of increasing service to the profession and academic community.
• Collaborates with faculty regarding visionary educational programs.
• A record of scholarly attainment in the area of advanced practice nursing including publications, evidence-based practice guidelines and other forms of scholarship.
• Prior to the start date must be in compliance with all health requirements including standard precautions such as Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, orientations, licenses/certifications, policies, and procedures both internal and external to the University for your assigned classroom(s) and/or clinical sites(s).
• Ability to promote the School of Nursing's Declaration of Values to Empower each other to interrupt or disrupt disrespect; Practice communication that is beneficial, kind and true; Inspire and be inspired by our members' worth, significance and integrity; Cultivate respect for ourselves and others routinely, publicly and privately.

For further information regarding these positions, please contact Dana Tschannen, PhD, RN at: djvs@med.umich.edu.

A cover letter and current curriculum vitae must be uploaded online via the U-M Careers website http://careers.umich.edu/ for this Job ID 265812. In addition to applying online, applicants are requested to send the following to the Office of Human Resources at snrecruitment@umich.edu:

• Teaching Statement
• Practice Statement
• Scholarship (research) statement that includes a statement of impact of his/her work in the first paragraph
• Service Statement
• Copy of your doctoral degree and any licenses/certifications (if applicable)
• A list of a minimum of three (3) professional references with relevant contact information
• Three (3) letters of professional recommendation sent directly from those providing the reference as an email attachment to snrecruitment@umich.edu (on letterhead/signed from the official institution)
• Three (3) to five (5) publications of your best work (usually peer-reviewed)