School of Nursing Applied Practice Faculty

University of Kansas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave

Retirement program with generous employer contribution

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a full-time faculty member for their School of Nursing, focusing on clinical education in prelicensure nursing programs. Responsibilities include teaching clinical skills, supervising nursing students, and engaging in course development.

The ideal candidate has a graduate degree in nursing, a Kansas RN license or eligibility, and three years of clinical practice experience. Comprehensive benefits are provided, including health insurance starting on day one.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse (RN) license from the Kansas State Board of Nursing (or eligibility for RN licensure in Kansas).
• Three years of clinical practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach in clinical skills and simulation laboratory nursing settings.
• Supervise students in direct patient care settings.
• Communicate and collaborate with clinical partners.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Graduate degree in nursing

Job description

Summary

The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a full-time faculty member to support clinical education in prelicensure nursing programs. This is a clinical track position; rank and salary are commensurate with experience. The applied practice faculty member will facilitate student learning and competency development through clinical hands‑on skill development, simulation, and hospital‑based clinical teaching, ensuring continuity of instruction across laboratory and clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach in clinical skills and simulation laboratory nursing settings, including prebriefing, debriefing, evaluation of performance using competency-based rubrics, and provide formative feedback and coaching.
• Collaborate with clinical laboratory operations staff to maintain efficient and safe learning environments.
• Supervise students in direct patient care settings, plan and coordinate patient care experiences aligned with course and program competency outcomes, and provide real‑time observation and coaching.
• Communicate and collaborate with clinical partners to foster academic–practice relationships.
• Evaluate student performance in the clinical setting using standardized tools and narrative feedback.
• Participate in ongoing course and curriculum development, including simulation scenario development and refinement.
• Engage in service‑related activities such as serving on committees, mentoring students, and supporting the mission of the school.
• Engage in clinical practice through the KU School of Nursing Faculty Practice plan.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing.
• Registered nurse (RN) license from the Kansas State Board of Nursing (or eligibility for RN licensure in Kansas).
• Three years of clinical practice experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience in laboratory and clinical environments.
• Experience in simulation‑based education or facilitation.
• Certification in simulation (CHSE) or nursing education (CNE).
• Experience as a preceptor in a clinical environment.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one.
• Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions.
• Employer‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave accruing upon hire, and ten paid holidays.
• Additional benefits after 12 months: bereavement, jury duty, military service, parental leave.
• Retirement program with generous employer contribution and optional voluntary programs.

Employment Details

Employee type: Regular Full‑time. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.

Disability Preference

Under Kansas state law, certain positions are subject to disability preference. Qualified applicants with disabilities will be offered interview opportunities with reasonable accommodations.

Additional Information

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