Graduate Program Faculty

Mississippi-University-For-Women; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS seeks a Graduate Program Faculty member (open rank) for the Graduate Nursing unit. Instruct graduate nursing students and participate in program development and accreditation activities.

The role emphasizes advising, curriculum planning, clinical supervision, and scholarly engagement. Commitment to teaching excellence and service within the department is expected.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered APRN and RN licensure to practice in Mississippi and other states.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree or other terminal degree in nursing.
• Nationally certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Current practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner for the previous three years.
• Meets current clinical agency requirements (background check, immunizations, etc.).
• Preferred terminal degree; DNP, PhD, EdD

Responsibilities

• Serves as academic advisor to assigned students and refers to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Attends faculty meetings and participates in designated duties.
• Assists in planning objectives, content, and learning experiences for courses.
• Plans clinical assignments to meet student needs and assists in securing visiting lecturers.
• Guides learning activities in the clinical area and serves as role model for professional behavior.
• Evaluates student progress through tests and clinical performance and participates in evaluation tools.
• Continues professional growth through self-evaluation and continuing education; participates in program, department, and university committees.

Skills

Academic advising

Curriculum development

Faculty committees

Education

DNP or terminal degree in nursing

Family Nurse Practitioner certification

Unencumbered APRN/RN licensure in MS

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Experience and qualifications will determine appointment title. Contact number: 662-329-7299

Position Justification

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Graduate Program Faculty (open rank)

Unit Name

Unit Name Graduate Nursing

Salary Grade

Salary Grade Faculty

A. Administrative

• Serves as academic advisor to assigned students and makes referral to appropriate person, as needed.
• Attends faculty meetings and others as designated.
• Assists in maintaining organization of course materials and other assigned duties.
• Participates in self-study evaluation for state and national nursing accreditation.
• Assists with student and faculty recruitment activities.
• Makes appropriate referral of students who need additional personal assistance.
• Initiates and promotes collegial relationships within the program and college and with members of other disciplines.
• Serves on program, department, college, and university committees as elected or appointed.

B. Instruction

• 1. Planning
  • a. Assists in planning objectives, content, and learning experience for respective courses.
  • b. Assists in planning for learning experiences.
  • c. Plans clinical assignments for students to meet specific individual needs.
  • d. Attends didactic classes when appropriate in order to better plan clinical assignments.
  • e. Assists in securing visiting lecturer and resource persons.
  • f. Assumes responsibility for classroom preparation.
• 2. Guidance of Learning Activities
  • a. Guides students in learning activities in the clinical area.
  • i. Be with or available to students at all times.
  • ii. Plan with students for patient assignments in clinical area.
  • iii. Hold and participate in pre- and post-conference discussion periods for students in clinical area.
  • b. Serves as role model for professional behavior.
  • c. Assists student in making application of theoretical knowledge to the clinical situation.
  • d. Assists with and/or teaches nursing skills in laboratory sessions.
  • e. Assumes responsibility for teaching assigned classes.
• 3. Evaluation of Student Progress
  • a. Constructs appropriate test questions.
  • b. Assists in planning, administering, scoring, and analyzing tests.
  • c. Observes and evaluates student performance in clinical area.
  • d. Conducts impromptu planned conferences with students, as needed.
  • e. Keeps students apprised of their performance at all times.
  • f. Writes final evaluations of students.
  • g. Cooperates with faculty in evaluation of teaching methods and evaluation tools as to their effectiveness in meeting course objectives.
  • h. Assists in development of new methods and/or evaluation tools to improve course instruction.
  • i. Assists students in self-evaluation.
• 4. Evaluation of Own Teaching
  • a. Critically appraises student evaluation of teaching.
  • b. Accepts and utilizes evaluation of peers and department chair.
  • c. Participates in self-evaluation for further professional growth.
  • d. Continues to improve clinical and/or teaching expertise through formal study, clinical practice, or continuing education. (Must attend a minimum of 10 contact hours or its equivalent per year in an area of clinical or class responsibility).

Research:

• A. Interprets current research reports on nursing and related fields.
• B. Assists students with research projects when indicated and with guidance of faculty with greater research background.
• C. Assists in gathering data concerning health needs of the consumer.
• D. Reads to increase knowledge of research methods as applicable to educator role.
• E. Participates in research with guidance and as times permits.

Service:

• A. Represents the Department of Nursing when opportunity arises or as assigned.
• B. Serves on committees, when assigned.
• C. Participates in community and professional organizations.

Other:

• A. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the department chair or dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current unencumbered APRN and registered nursing licensure to practice in Mississippi and other states where clinical students practice.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree or other terminal degree in nursing.
• Nationally certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Competent in nursing knowledge and practice as evidenced by records and job performance.
• Current practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner for the previous three years.
• Meets current clinical agency requirements (such as criminal background check, drug screen, immunizations, etc.).
• Preferred terminal degree; DNP , PhD, EdD

Job Description Summary

This position is located on our Columbus campus. Instructs graduate nursing students.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.

Requisition Number

Requisition Number FY20288F

Open Date

Open Date 10/30/2026

Will this job have a specific close date?

Will this job have a specific close date? No

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Experience and qualifications will determine appointment title. Contact number: 662-329-7299

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • MUW Departmental Announcement
  • MUW Human Resources Office
  • MUW Website
  • Mississippi Employment Service
  • Local Newspaper
  • In-state Newspaper
  • Out-of-state Newspaper
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Friend
  • Journal/Periodical
  • Off-campus Recruitment
  • Women/Minority Publication
  • Contacted by department and invited to apply
  • Other
  • The Academic Network (TAN)
• * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? (Proof of Citizenship or Immigration status will be required upon offer of employment)
  • Yes
  • No
• * If hired, would you need sponsorship or work authorization to work for MUW now or in the future? (NOTE: MUW does not sponsor employment visas.)
  • Yes
  • No