Adjunct Faculty

Missouri Southern State University; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 5,510,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Southern State University is seeking dedicated Adjunct Faculty to teach in the Pre-Licensure BSN Program beginning Fall 2026. Faculty will support the department's mission to prepare safe, competent nurses.

Teaching will occur in clinical, laboratory, or classroom settings with schedule variability. Compensation is on a per credit hour basis, and a Missouri RN license is required or licensed in a compact state.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered RN license in Missouri or a compact state.
• Minimum BSN.
• At least 2 years of RN experience in acute care, specialty, or community/school settings.
• MSN preferred; teaching or precepting experience appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating student learning in clinical, laboratory, or classroom environments
• Supervising students in hospital and community settings
• Providing student coaching, evaluation, and performance feedback
• Supporting course faculty with the implementation of the curriculum
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation related to student performance
• Ensuring safe, effective, and professional practice within all learning environments
• Clinical Days: Thursdays and Fridays
• Class Days: Mondays and Tuesdays
• The actual schedule is determined by course needs and faculty availability

Skills

Teaching

Clinical coaching

Student supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)

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Job Posting: Clinical Adjunct Faculty - Pre-Licensure BSN Program

Missouri Southern State University - Department of Nursing
Position Start Date: Fall 2026 Semester

The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Nursing Department is seeking dedicated and student-centered Adjunct Faculty to teach in the Pre-Licensure BSN Program beginning Fall 2026. These positions support our commitment to preparing safe, competent, and compassionate entry-level registered nurses.

Position Overview

Adjunct Faculty will teach in one or more of the following areas:

• Adult Health Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Foundational Concepts of Nursing
• Skills Laboratory instruction
• Clinical instruction in assigned units/settings

Schedule assignments vary by course and clinical needs, and flexibility is greatly appreciated.

Adjunct Faculty are compensated on a per credit hour basis.

Teaching Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Facilitating student learning in clinical, laboratory, or classroom environments
• Supervising students in hospital and community settings
• Providing student coaching, evaluation, and performance feedback
• Supporting course faculty with the implementation of the curriculum
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation related to student performance
• Ensuring safe, effective, and professional practice within all learning environments
• Clinical Days: Thursdays and Fridays
• Class Days: Mondays and Tuesdays
• The actual schedule is determined by course needs and faculty availability.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following:

Required

Unencumbered RN license in the state of Missouri or a compact state

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

At least 2 years of experience as an RN working in acute care, specialty area, or community/school setting.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
• At least 1 year of teaching or clinical precepting experience (students or new graduate nurses)
• Unencumbered RN license in the state of Missouri or a compact state
• Prior experience teaching in a pre-licensure nursing program
• Experience supervising students in acute care settings
• Strong communication and professional mentoring skills

Will consider candidates with:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Currently enrolled in a Master's in Nursing (MSN) program
• BSN-prepared nurse with documented teaching or precepting experience

All candidates must hold an unencumbered RN license (Missouri or a compact state).

Upon Hire, Adjunct Faculty will be expected to meet clinical compliance requirements, including but not limited to a Background Check, Missouri Caregiver Registry, current BLS, immunizations/vaccinations, TB test, and Substance/Alcohol Drug Test.