Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Indiana University at South Bend; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a full-time, ten-month clinical faculty position focusing on the MSN FNP program. The role emphasizes teaching MSN core courses, FNP clinical rotations, and the Advanced Health Assessment lab, with possible BSN teaching and course development.

In-person duties include lectures, clinical prep, grading, and student support. The candidate should have an earned master’s degree in nursing, with a doctorate preferred, Indiana RN license, and FNP

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing is required, doctorate (PhD or DNP) preferred.
• Current Indiana RN license and national Family Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience; at least three years as a family nurse practitioner preferred.
• Strong teaching ability, communication, collaboration, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Teach MSN core courses, FNP clinical rotations, and Advanced Health Assessment lab.
• Potentially teach BSN courses and participate in simulation development.
• Contribute to service to the school, college, university, and community.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Collaboration

Professionalism

Organizational skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Doctorate in nursing (PhD or DNP) preferred

Job description

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN FNP Program Focus

The Division of Nursing Science at Indiana University South Bend, within the Vera Z. Dwyer School of Health Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, ten-month, clinical (non-tenure track) faculty position beginning January 1, 2027. The Division of Nursing Science offers a traditional BSN program, a mobility-option RN-to-BSN program, and four MSN tracks (Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Post-Master's FNP Certificate, Nurse Education, and Nursing Administration). The primary focus of this position is teaching MSN core courses, Family Nurse Practitioner clinical rotations, and Advanced Health Assessment lab. Additional teaching responsibilities may include laboratory, clinical, and lecture courses in the BSN program in the candidate’s areas of expertise. Preference will be given to those who have obstetrics or pediatrics experience. A typical full-time nursing faculty teaching assignment requires in-person teaching (lecture and clinical), class/ clinical preparation, grading, providing academic support to students, and engaging in service to the school, college, university, and community. Additional responsibilities include assistance with clinical simulation and may include development of new courses and/or development of new degree programs.

Preference will be given to candidates who have the skills to teach across the MSN curriculum and the BSN program. The MSN Certification pass rates are consistently 100%, and graduates of the BSN and MSN programs are known for the quality of their academic and experiential preparation. The programs within the Division of Nursing Science are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Qualifications:

An earned master’s degree in nursing is required, and a doctorate (PhD or DNP) in nursing is preferred. The candidate must have or be eligible to hold a current RN license in Indiana and have national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. A minimum of five years of previous clinical experience in a nursing role is required, three or more years as a family nurse practitioner preferred. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in teaching, communication, collaboration, professionalism, organizational skills, and emotional intelligence, including the ability to build positive relationships, communicate with empathy, and navigate challenging situations with integrity and respect. Previous clinical and/or academic lecture teaching experience is highly desired.

Appointment/Start date:

January 1, 2027

First consideration will be given to applications received by November 1st, 2026.

Salary Range:

$70-75,000.Salary will be commensurate with education and experience

About Indiana University South Bend

Indiana University South Bend is a public, comprehensive and the largest regional campus of Indiana University, serving northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. Located along the St. Joseph River, the campus is known for its strong emphasis on teaching excellence, undergraduate research, faculty student interaction, commitment to access and community engagement within a supportive academic environment.

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