Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing to lead the RN-to-BSN program for a 9-month appointment with renewal based on performance. The role includes developing, delivering, evaluating, and continually improving the curriculum, and providing leadership in course design, curriculum mapping, and program assessment.

The position requires collaboration with faculty, laboratory and simulation coordinators, clinical coordinators, healthcare partners, and university

Qualifications

• MSN and two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Current unencumbered RN license or eligibility for RN licensure in Iowa.
• Evidence of expertise in nursing education, curriculum development, and program evaluation.
• Experience teaching in higher education nursing.
• Knowledge of nursing accreditation, IBON standards, regulatory requirements, and competency frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, evaluate, and continuously improve the RN-to-BSN curriculum.
• Lead course design, curriculum mapping, program assessment, and innovative educational practices.
• Collaborate with faculty, coordinators, healthcare partners, and university stakeholders to align didactic content with labs, simulations, practicum, and clinical experiences.
• Contribute to curriculum innovation, accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement.
• Support potential summer teaching and other program needs.

Skills

Nursing education expertise

Curriculum development

Program evaluation

Higher education teaching

Nursing accreditation knowledge

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Educational technologies

Job description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The BSN Faculty member is a 9-month appointment, and is eligible for renewal based on performance and departmental need. The BSN Faculty member is responsible for the development, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the RN-to-BSN curriculum. The faculty member provides leadership in course design, curriculum mapping, program assessment, and innovative educational practices that prepare graduates for professional nursing practice.

Position Title

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Appointment Type

Faculty

Job Description

The BSN Faculty member is a 9-month appointment, and is eligible for renewal based on performance and departmental need. The BSN Faculty member is responsible for the development, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the RN-to-BSN curriculum. The faculty member provides leadership in course design, curriculum mapping, program assessment, and innovative educational practices that prepare graduates for professional nursing practice.

In addition to responsibilities within the RN-to-BSN program, there may be opportunities for teaching in the summer term and as program needs arise, supporting the nursing program’s commitment to high-quality, student-centered nursing education across programs.

This position collaborates with faculty colleagues, laboratory coordinators, simulation coordinators, clinical coordinators, healthcare partners, and university stakeholders to ensure intentional alignment of didactic content with skills laboratory instruction, simulation experiences, practicum experiences, and clinical practice environments. The faculty member contributes to curriculum innovation, accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement efforts that support program excellence. Please note, this is not a remote position.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and two years clinical experience
• Current unencumbered RN license or eligibility for RN licensure in the state of Iowa
• Evidence of expertise in nursing education, curriculum development, and program evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience in higher education teaching in nursing.
• Knowledge of nursing accreditation and IBON standards, regulatory requirements, and nursing competency frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in RN-to-BSN curriculum development and revision.
• Experience with program development, curriculum mapping, and accreditation processes.
• Experience aligning didactic curriculum with laboratory, simulation, and clinical learning experiences.
• Experience with concept-based curriculum design, competency-based nursing education, and the integration of learning experiences that support the development and assessment of clinical judgment.
• Experience with learning management systems and educational technologies.

Department/Program & College Description

Our mission is to enhance sustainable food, nutrition and healthcare systems that promote human well-being and improve the quality of life through education, research and outreach in food science, nutritional sciences, dietetics and nursing.

Our vision is to be a global leader in food science, nutritional sciences and human health by integrating outcomes-driven education, innovative and multidisciplinary research, as well as dissemination and translation of knowledge.

Department Unit/Website

https://nursing.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date

August 16, 2026

Proposed End Date Or Length Of Term

May 15, 2027

Number Of Months Employed Per Year

09 Month Work Period

Time Type

Full time

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. [phone], email [e-mail].