"Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Research"

Job Details

Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Research

College: College of Health and Human Services - 315

Dept/School: School of Nursing - 31510

Vacancy Number: 16F-740

Position Number: 460

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Clinical Research Program, part of the School of Nursing (SON), within the College Health and Human Services at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), seeks an outstanding faculty member for a full-time nine-month non-tenure track position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor beginning August 2026.

Clinical Track Faculty are initially 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. The primary teaching responsibilities will be assigned across undergraduate and graduate Clinical Research (non-nursing) programs. In addition, Clinical Track Faculty have expectations related to advising/mentoring students, research/scholarship, performing professional and community service and outreach, and contributing to ongoing program evaluation and improvement. The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to North Carolina and maintain an in-person campus presence as part of the School of Nursing faculty.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Doctoral degree in a life science or health care related field or other terminal degree (e.g., DPH, DNP, DVM, EdD, JD, MD, PharmD, PhD, etc.) with relevant experience in medical therapeutic development, clinical research, or health care at time of application.
• Candidates must have experience working on medical therapeutic product development, clinical studies, regulatory affairs, data management, safety, business development, approval of medical therapies, or other related clinical research experience.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Experience in teaching (i.e., academic or professional development) and clinical research practice.
• Experience advising, mentoring, or coaching academic honors, capstone, thesis, or work-based projects.
• Experience with AI use in educational and professional settings

Required Certifications or Licensure:

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The School of Nursing (SON) within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) has an outstanding legacy of serving the people of southeastern North Carolina through education, research, scholarship, and service. The SON is dedicated to excellence in the development of healthcare professionals through in-depth education, professional partnerships, applied research, regional engagement, and community outreach and impact. Nursing programs in the SON are CCNE accredited and the SON has been recognized by the National League of Nursing as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, specifically in the area of promoting the pedagogical expertise of faculty. The SON is located in McNeill Hall, a state-of-the-art facility that includes offices, classrooms, a large lecture hall, computer laboratories, student success areas and learning commons, and the Simulation Learning Center. The Simulation Learning Center uses high, medium, and low-fidelity human patient simulators as teaching and learning tools for nursing education. Through the use of simulation, we strive to create a realistic environment and a powerful learning experience that promotes the cognitive, affective, physical, and social development of the student as well as the incorporation of inter-professional collaborative experiences for students across the degree programs in the College.

The SON offers the following degree and certificate programs:

Nursing

• BS in Nursing (Prelicensure, RN-BSN, Accelerated)
• MS in Nursing (Nurse Educator)
• Nurse Educator Certificate
• DNP
  • BSN to DNP (Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner)
  • MSN to DNP (Nurse Executive Leadership and Post-APRN concentrations)

Clinical Research

• BS in Clinical Research
• Post- Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Research Operations
• MS in Clinical Research and Product Development

Over 2,400 students are enrolled in programs within the SON. The SON has over 85 full-time faculty and employs over 60 part-time faculty per semester.

College/School Information:

The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010 to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its health-related research, professional continuing education, and health knowledge dissemination and application. In the formative stage of development, the CHHS is currently home to three professional schools: School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic College that seeks to be nationally recognized for its inter-professional collaboration, community engagement and impact, and implementation science. The faculty, staff and students of the CHHS are committed to the pursuit of excellence and enhancing health and quality of life across the lifespan for individuals, families and communities in southeastern North Carolina and beyond.

University Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Eligibility for Employment:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:

Prior to the official appointment to the university, 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.

Please see list of required materials & specific instructions:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vita
3. List of 3 Professional References
4. Teaching Philosophy - summary paragraph of teaching philosophy, including a list of previously taught courses
5. Research Summary -summary paragraph of research interests

Position Type: Permanent

Job Posting Date: 11/07/2025

Job Close Date: 1/20/2026

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37899