Clinical Assistant Professor, Health Sciences Education

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University in Springfield, MO is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor to teach health sciences at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. The 9-month, on-site appointment emphasizes clinical and patient care topics, course material development, student mentoring, and supervision of practicum experiences.

The role includes scholarly or applied research, curriculum development, assessment, accreditation activities, and active service to the school and community.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, clear instructional delivery, student mentoring, and collaboration with colleagues and clinical partners.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology and Medicine appropriate for teaching health sciences and supervising clinical learning.
• Experience in Patient Care with direct clinical practice or supervision in healthcare settings and evidence-based care.
• Ability to conduct or support health sciences research and integrate findings into teaching.
• Graduate degree in a health-related field; licensure or certification in a healthcare discipline is preferred.
• Prior teaching experience in higher education or clinical instruction, with learner-centered curricula design.
• Commitment to the university's public affairs mission, community engagement, and inclusion of diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in health sciences with a focus on clinical topics.
• Develop course materials reflecting current best practices.
• Advise and mentor students; supervise practicum experiences.
• Support high-quality learning in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
• Engage in scholarly or applied research activities and curriculum development.
• Contribute to assessment and accreditation processes and provide service to the school and university.
• Collaborate with healthcare partners to promote the university's public affairs mission.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Patient care

Research ability

Teaching ability

Diversity & inclusion

Collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctorate in health-related field

Licensure or certification in a healthcare discipline (preferred)

Job description

Missouri State University in Springfield, MO is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor to teach health sciences at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. The 9-month, on-site appointment emphasizes clinical and patient care topics, course material development, student mentoring, and supervision of practicum experiences.

The role includes scholarly or applied research, curriculum development, assessment, accreditation activities, and active service to the school and community.