"CLINICAL ASST PROF"

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 clinical 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 area:

• Obstetrics Nursing

All undergraduate courses are delivered in person. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in clinical education, healthcare delivery, and student mentorship. Preference 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 Winter 2026 academic term. Application review will begin in February 2026 and continue through March 2026.

The University of Michigan is a world-class research institution. The School of Nursing offers a range of accredited educational programs and is consistently ranked among the top nursing schools in the country. Please visit http://www.nursing.umich.edu/ for more information about the School.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Nursing
• Obstetrics Nursing
• A nursing license in the State of Michigan is required for this position (current licensure or willingness to obtain licensure).
• 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 clinical practice 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 site(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.

How to Apply: 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 273775.

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)

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