"Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Research"

Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Research

College: College of Health and Human Services - 315 College
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:

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