"Clinical Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Nursing"

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of the Position

As a leader in nursing education, the Winston-Salem State University Division of Nursing is committed to providing diverse populations with a transformative educational experience rooted in the HBCU traditions. The Division of Nursing provides excellent, accessible, and responsive programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Graduates are prepared to be leaders in assuring health equity of underserved individuals and communities; providing compassionate, evidence-based, and culturally responsive care; and educating our next generation of nurses.

The 12-month position is an academic rank of Clinical Instructor/Assistant Professor of Nursing in the School of Health Sciences Division of Nursing with a start date of August 2026. Job responsibilities include teaching primarily undergraduate nursing courses, with a concentration in Adult Health, Mental Health, and Maternity Newborn, offered in both traditional and accelerated options. Teaching and facilitating the application of nursing theories, principles, and skill competencies, the candidate will serve as a faculty/student advisor, mentor, and coach to students inside and outside of the classroom, participate in departmental, School, and university service, as well as engage in service related to the nursing profession and the larger Winston-Salem and Forsyth County communities.

Position Information

Working Position Title
Clinical Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Nursing

Building and Room No.
F.L. Atkins, Room 418

Appointment Type
Permanent Full-Time

Appointment Length
12 months

Position Number
001881

Requirements and Preferences

Department Required Skills

The Division of Nursing seeks exceptional candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching nursing theory and clinical practice to undergraduate students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the ability to leverage various technologies to engage students in the learning process. The successful candidate will mentor, support, and engage undergraduates in study abroad, practicum, residency, and community service-learning opportunities, where they will apply their content knowledge to benefit the larger community. Preferred candidates must demonstrate the ability to participate in interdisciplinary teaching and collaborative learning with the broader constituencies. Candidates must also show commitment to liberal education and the social determinants of health, particularly in urban and rural communities. The successful candidate must exemplify commitment to ongoing professional growth and development and actively participate in interprofessional organizations and conferences.

The following qualifications and skills are required for this position:

• Candidates must have a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Candidates must hold a current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in North Carolina or have eligibility to obtain a North Carolina Registered Nurse license.
• Must have a minimum of two years of clinical nursing and one calendar year of teaching experience, including hybrid and/or online, in a college or university setting.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to leverage various technologies that engage students in the learning process.
• Candidates must be proficient in test construction using the NCLEX blueprint, statistical analysis, and instructional reinforcement to achieve learning outcomes.
• The successful candidate must be a clinical expert and possess effective communication and assessment skills.
• Must provide evidence of the ability to mentor and support undergraduate students in or engage students in study abroad, internship opportunities, or community service learning.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Preferred candidates must have a master’s degree in nursing. Candidates must hold a current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in North Carolina or be eligible to obtain one. The preferred candidate must have at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience and at least 1 year of teaching experience, including hybrid and/or online, in a college or university setting.

Required License or Certification

Candidates must hold a current unrestricted North Carolina Registered Nurse license or be eligible to obtain one.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

General responsibilities include coordination of learning activities, development of course content, and assisting students in teaching/learning activities related to adult health nursing, including theory and practicum. Specific responsibilities include teaching a minimum of 12 semester hours in the classroom and clinical areas in content related to adult health nursing. Participating in program planning and curriculum development, academic advisement and counseling of students, and helping to create a student-centered environment, developing new and innovative teaching methods, participating in department, division, and university activities. Performing other duties assigned by the Director of Nursing or Chair of the BSN Program.

The faculty in the Division of Nursing seeks a committed and engaged faculty member who will perform specific duties at a high level. These duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Teaching and Advising

• The successful candidate will teach graduate and/or professional nursing courses either face-to-face, hybrid, or online, and must communicate with students as s/he monitors student progress for student success.
• General teaching responsibilities include both didactic and clinical/lab instruction, teaching curriculum content related to the family nurse practitioner specialty or nursing education/leadership at the graduate and doctoral levels.
• The successful candidate must develop detailed course syllabi before the first class, teach each class section as assigned, create and present relevant course activities, assess assignments by providing written and/or oral feedback in a timely manner, and evaluate student performance. The successful candidate must hold office hours each week consistent with university requirements, meet with the course coordinator, program director, and chairperson regularly and as requested, and attend departmental, School, and university meetings as appropriate.
• The faculty will advise and mentor graduate and professional students regarding academic matters and help foster a student-centered learning environment.

University, Professional, and Community Service and Engagement

• Meet with the course coordinator, area coordinator, and chairperson regularly and as requested
• Attend consistently departmental and College meetings.
• Serve on departmental-level committees.
• Serve on School and university-level committees.
• Maintain membership in discipline-specific professional organizations.
• Serve on community-oriented committees, boards, and commissions related to Nursing or healthcare.

Percentage Of Time
100

Posting Details

Salary
Commensurate with education and experience

Open Date
02/26/2026

Close Date
03/20/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. References List

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Teaching Philosophy
3. Letter of Reference 1
4. Letter of Reference 2
5. Letter of Reference 3