Nursing Adjunct Faculty (2026-2027)

University of North Calorina Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Pembroke invites applications for a Nursing Adjunct Faculty position (Fall 2026–Summer 2027) in the McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing. The role entails clinical and didactic duties, orientation, and collaboration with the faculty team to uphold program standards.

Qualified applicants must hold an MSN with a BSN and an unencumbered North Carolina RN license (or compact state). This is a part-time, temporary appointment with a .5 FTE and 4 months of service per year.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Nursing with a BSN and active NC RN license.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to work with faculty and students in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Orient department processes and clinical paperwork to new adjuncts.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure consistency in teaching and clinical assignments.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical nursing

Education

MSN

BSN

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Position Information

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing

Working Title

Nursing Adjunct Faculty (2026-2027)

Vacancy Type

Part-Time Temporary

Min T/E Requirements

Qualified applicants must have a Masters Degree in Nursing or related field with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and hold unencumbered Registered Nursing license in North Carolina or compact state.

FTE

.5

Recruitment Range

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Position #

ADJH06

Months per year

4

Work Schedule =e.g. 8-500

Job Description

The McKenzie Elliott School of Nursing invites applications for adjunct faculty for Fall 2026 through Summer 2027.
Clinical background if needed field of expertise such as medical/surgical, maternal child, pediatrics, and community health. Responsibilities will include orientation to the department’s processes and clinical paperwork, to the clinical facility or facilities, and working with the faculty team to ensure consistency.

Management Preference

Prior experience in didactic and clinical teaching

Unencumbered Registered Nursing license in North Carolina or compact state

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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