Mental Health Nursing Faculty: Assistant/Associate Professor

Midland University; Fremont (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Campus events access

Job summary

Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing (Mental Health) in the School of Nursing, beginning August 2027. The position emphasizes teaching, clinical instruction, simulation, and mentoring in mental health nursing.

The ideal candidate will hold an RN license in Nebraska (or eligible by endorsement), an MSN (doctoral degree preferred), and at least two years of professional nursing experience in mental health.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in Nebraska or eligibility by endorsement.
• MSN required; doctoral degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ professional nursing experience, preferably in mental health/psychiatric nursing.
• Ability to meet clinical agency requirements (background check, CPR, immunizations, etc.).
• Commitment to preparing nursing professionals and fostering inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach course and clinical content (didactic, clinical, simulation).
• Create engaging learning experiences to develop clinical judgment and evidence-based practice.
• Mentor students for academic and professional growth.
• Participate in recruitment and retention efforts.
• Contribute to program assessment, accreditation, and committee work.

Skills

Teaching ability

Clinical nursing

Mentoring students

Interpersonal & communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

MSN

Doctoral degree preferred

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing (Mental Health) in the School of Nursing, beginning August 2027. The position emphasizes teaching, clinical instruction, simulation, and mentoring in mental health nursing.

The ideal candidate will hold an RN license in Nebraska (or eligible by endorsement), an MSN (doctoral degree preferred), and at least two years of professional nursing experience in mental health.