Ranked Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor of Nursing / UMKC School of Nursing & Health Studies

Hiring Department

University of Missouri-Kansas City
School of Nursing and Health Studies
Division of Clinical Nursing

Located in the heart of Kansas City on the Health Science District campus, the School of Nursing and Health Studies offers pre-licensure BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs to over 1,400 students. The School has full accreditation from the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and UMKC is NCA accredited. We are a team with a passion for nursing and a mission to improve health outcomes for all. The School values excellence in teaching, scholarship, clinical practice, and service. In 2026, UMKC's graduate nursing program was ranked 22nd of 208 graduate nursing programs, placing it in the top 10% of nurse practitioner programs nationwide by U.S. News & World Report. Three teaching hospitals, the Health Department, and several clinics are adjacent to the campus.

Research expertise at the School of Nursing and Health Studies spans the full translational continuum, from basic science through direct patient care and community-engaged research across the lifespan. Our faculty conduct research with individuals, families, and communities across three broad areas: clinical/biological research, health systems and outcomes research, and nursing education research.

The Division of Clinical Nursing houses UMKC's Nurse Practitioner programs, offering accredited tracks in Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (AGNP-PC), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP), Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (PNP-PC), and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care (PNP-AC). The division also supports students in the Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA) program and the Nurse Educator (NE) track. Faculty bring extensive clinical expertise across primary care, acute care, women's health, pediatrics, mental health, and neonatal intensive care, and are deeply committed to mentoring students in complex clinical reasoning, diagnostic decision-making, and professional role development. We value collegiality, transparency, shared governance, and a team-based approach to advancing high-quality NP education.

Job Description

The School of Nursing and Health Studies invites applications for a 12-month and/or 9-month, full-time, ranked non-tenure track Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor in the Clinical Division, with primary responsibilities in the Nurse Practitioner (NP) programs.

The faculty member will contribute to didactic, clinical, and programmatic needs within our MSN, DNP, and certificate NP programs, teaching across online, hybrid, and/or in-person modalities. This position plays a key role in supporting high-quality graduate NP education aligned with national standards, accreditation expectations, and UMKC's mission to prepare diverse learners to serve as leaders in the improvement of health outcomes.

The School seeks faculty of regional or national prominence to teach in our innovative programs.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach graduate-level didactic and/or clinical courses within the NP programs and support broader School teaching needs as assigned.
• Supervise and evaluate NP students in clinical settings and support the development and oversight of high-quality clinical learning experiences.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to NP students related to progression, clinical placement, and professional development.
• Mentor DNP scholarly projects, including project development, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program evaluation, accreditation, and continuous quality-improvement activities.
• Participate in faculty service, committee work, and collaborative initiatives that support interprofessional education and scholarship.
• Maintain current clinical expertise, strong communication, regular on-campus engagement, and an inclusive learning environment aligned with UMKC and SoNHS values.

Work Location

On-site, Kansas City, MO (UMKC Health Sciences District). Regular on-campus presence is an essential function of this role due to in-person clinical collaboration, on-campus teaching, student advising, and campus service activities.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD in Nursing or a related field.
• Current, unencumbered RN and APRN licensure in Missouri, or eligibility for Missouri RN and APRN licensure, with the ability to obtain additional state licensure as needed to meet clinical placement or regulatory requirements
• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in one or more of the following specialties: FNP, PMHNP, WHNP, NNP, PNP-Primary Care, or PNP-Acute Care.
• Minimum of five years of clinical NP practice experience.
• Minimum of two years teaching, precepting, or mentoring nursing students at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Demonstrated strong communication, technological proficiency, and organizational skills essential for effective teaching and student support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching NP or other graduate nursing students.
• Experience in curriculum development, program evaluation, or accreditation activities within graduate nursing or NP education, including implementation of the AACN Essentials and NTF Standards for Quality NP Education.
• Experience chairing or mentoring DNP scholarly projects.
• Evidence of scholarly dissemination, such as presentations, publications, or quality-improvement outcomes.
• Familiarity with online teaching platforms, such as Canvas, and other educational technology.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Compensation is commensurate with rank, contract length, qualifications, experience, potential for funded research.
Full-time, benefit-eligible, 12 or 9-month, ranked non-tenure track position with opportunity for ranked promotion.
August 2026 start date is targeted, but negotiable. Our academic schedules and workload provide for a positive work/life balance.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must complete the information of the online application at www.umkc.edu/jobs, Academic Positions, Prospective Employees or Current University of Missouri Employees, Job Opening ID 59390.

Please provide and upload the following application materials:

• personal letter of interest and applicable experience which qualifies you for a ranked non-tenure track faculty position;
• curriculum vitae; and
• a list of at least 3 professional references with current, complete contact information for each.

Combine all materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment not to exceed 11MB. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

• If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
• For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 59390 and name of the position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

We will contact references and request educational transcripts for applicants who progress to the finalist stage.

Application Deadline

Review of applications begins upon receipt; the position remains open until a qualified candidate is hired.