School of Nursing, Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor (Neonatal NP and Certified Nurse Midwife) (Non-Tenure Track, 0.50 - 1.0 FTE)

Job Description:

The Stony Brook University School of Nursing invites applications for 1–2 clinical faculty appointments ranging from 0.5–1.0 FTE (academic year) within the School of Nursing. These positions offer an exciting opportunity for experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNP) or Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) to contribute to the education of future nurses while advancing innovative nursing education within a nationally recognized academic health center.

We seek dynamic clinician–educators with current certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Certified Nurse Midwife and recent clinical experience who demonstrate excellence in advanced practice and a strong commitment to nursing education.  The successful candidates will contribute to teaching across a range of undergraduate and graduate nursing courses and programs, bringing specialized expertise to support student learning throughout the curriculum.

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 Clinical Instructors, Clinical Assistant Professors, or Clinical Associate Professors, the successful candidates 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 clinical reasoning, leadership, and professional practice competencies needed to succeed in today’s complex healthcare environment.

Faculty appointed to these roles may teach across a variety of nursing courses and programs, including classroom, clinical, and simulation-based learning environments. Faculty 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.

Opportunities to maintain clinical practice may be available, supporting continued engagement in advanced practice and strengthening the connection between clinical practice and teaching.

Mentorship and Academic Community

The successful candidates 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 candidates 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.

Faculty benefit from close collaboration with Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and Stony Brook Medicine’s neonatal and women’s health specialty services, offering valuable opportunities for clinical partnership, student placements, and continued engagement in advanced practice within a leading academic health system.

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

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%.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Current New York State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Certified Nurse-Midwife
• Current national certification in one of the following applicable specialties:
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) for NP candidates, or
  • Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) for midwifery candidates
• Valid NY State Professional Nurse License
• Recent Nurse Practitioner Experience in Neonatal Health or experience in Nurse Midwifery

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree (Earned or In Progress)
• Upper Division Teaching Experience
• Experience Precepting Nurse Practitioner Students

All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site (https://support.interfolio.com/) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at help@interfolio.com or (877) 997-8807. 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Angelea.Laccesaglia@stonybrook.edu, Business Administrator.

Special Notes

Non-Tenure track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Nursing (School of Nursing's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).

Anticipated Start Date:  August 2026