School of Nursing, Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor (Psychiatric–Mental Health/Population Health Nursing - UG Program)

Job Description:

The Stony Brook University School of Nursing invites applications for a 1.0 FTE academic year clinical faculty appointment within our Undergraduate Program. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced nurse to play a key role in educating the next generation of nurses while contributing to the continued development and innovation of undergraduate nursing education within a nationally recognized academic health center. Recent experience in psych-mental health, medical-surgical, or population health experience is preferred to enhance curricular concepts across four spheres of care (prevention/promotion of health and well-being, chronic illness care, critical/trauma care and hospice/palliative care).

Faculty in the School of Nursing are part of a collaborative academic community committed to advancing health, preparing the next generation of nurse leaders, and improving healthcare through excellence in education, scholarship, and clinical practice.

Faculty Role and Impact

As a Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor, or Clinical Associate Professor, the successful candidate will contribute to the educational, scholarly, clinical, and community service missions of the School of Nursing. Our clinical faculty lead innovative, student-centered teaching and experiential learning that prepares graduates with the advanced clinical reasoning, leadership, and professional practice competencies needed to thrive in today’s complex healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will teach nursing concepts within the undergraduate curriculum and support student learning across classroom, clinical, and simulation environments. Candidates who demonstrate excellence in hybrid teaching modalities and experience with simulation-based learning are strongly encouraged to apply.

Faculty members are encouraged to bring creativity and innovation to their teaching and are supported in advancing the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, including the development, evaluation, and dissemination of innovative educational practices.

Faculty appointed at the Clinical Assistant and Clinical Associate Professor levels are also expected to contribute to the broader mission of a major research-intensive university through scholarship, practice, and professional service.

Mentorship and Academic Community

The successful candidate will mentor and inspire students as future nurse leaders while preparing them to deliver compassionate, culturally responsive, patient-centered care to individuals, families, and communities. Faculty are active members of a collegial academic community that values collaboration, mutual respect, and meaningful engagement across disciplines. The candidate will also help cultivate a supportive learning environment that welcomes varied perspectives and prepares graduates to provide high-quality care to diverse patient populations.

Why Stony Brook?

Stony Brook University is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is a flagship public research institution located on Long Island, New York. The School of Nursing is closely affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Medicine, providing rich opportunities for clinical collaboration, innovation, and interdisciplinary engagement.

Joining Stony Brook means becoming part of a vibrant academic community committed to excellence, discovery, and improving the health of the communities we serve.

Rank and salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants who do not hold a doctoral degree are encouraged to apply to our PhD or DNP program. Please inquire about tuition reimbursement and clinical practice opportunities within the Stony Brook enterprise.

About Stony Brook University School of Nursing

Stony Brook University School of Nursing is a destination of choice recognized for excellence and innovation in education, leadership, research, advocacy, and practice within a supportive and inclusive environment.

• #1 Public University in New York State.
• Top 35 Public College in the US.
• Conveniently located 44 miles from New York City.
• Affiliation with a world class academic medical center.
• Ranked in the Top 10 for best online Masters Programs for the past 5 years.
• Stony Brook University is an R1 Research Institution.
• Stony Brook University is one of the two Flagship Universities in New York State.
• Top 10 University for diversity and internationalization.
• Stony Brook University School of Nursing NCLEX rates consistently above 90%.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid NY State Professional Nurse License
• Upper Division Teaching Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree (or foreign equivalent - Earned or In Progress)
• Recent Psychiatric-Mental Health, Medical-Surgical, or Population Health Experience