Job Description

Job Description
The School of Nursing and Health Studies invites applications for a 12-month and/or 9-month, full-time, ranked non-tenure track Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor in the Clinical Division, with primary responsibilities in the Nurse Practitioner (NP) programs.

The faculty member will contribute to didactic, clinical, and programmatic needs within our MSN, DNP, and certificate NP programs, teaching across online, hybrid, and/or in-person modalities. This position plays a key role in supporting high-quality graduate NP education aligned with national standards, accreditation expectations, and UMKC’s mission to prepare diverse learners to serve as leaders in the improvement of health outcomes.

The School seeks faculty of regional or national prominence to teach in our innovative programs.

The successful candidate will:

Teach graduate-level didactic and/or clinical courses within the NP programs and support broader School teaching needs as assigned.
Supervise and evaluate NP students in clinical settings and support the development and oversight of high-quality clinical learning experiences.
Provide academic advising and mentorship to NP students related to progression, clinical placement, and professional development.
Mentor DNP scholarly projects, including project development, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination.
Contribute to curriculum development, program evaluation, accreditation, and continuous quality-improvement activities.
Participate in faculty service, committee work, and collaborative initiatives that support interprofessional education and scholarship.
Maintain current clinical expertise, strong communication, regular on-campus engagement, and an inclusive learning environment aligned with UMKC and SoNHS values.
Work Location

On-site, Kansas City, MO (UMKC Health Sciences District). Regular on-campus presence is an essential function of this role due to in-person clinical collaboration, on-campus teaching, student advising, and campus service activities.

Qualifications
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD in Nursing or a related field.
Current, unencumbered RN and APRN licensure in Missouri, or eligibility for Missouri RN and APRN licensure, with the ability to obtain additional state licensure as needed to meet clinical placement or regulatory requirements
National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in one or more of the following specialties: FNP, PNP–Primary Care, or PNP–Acute Care.
Minimum of five years of clinical NP practice experience.
Minimum of two years of nursing faculty experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate nursing students in an accredited academic program.
Demonstrated strong communication, technological proficiency, and organizational skills essential for effective teaching and student support.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching NP students in graduate nursing programs.
Experience in curriculum development, program evaluation, or accreditation activities within graduate nursing or NP education, including implementation of the AACN Essentials and NTF Standards for Quality NP Education.
Experience chairing or mentoring DNP scholarly projects.
Evidence of scholarly dissemination, such as presentations, publications, or quality-improvement outcomes.
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering online or hybrid nursing courses using Canvas or comparable learning management systems.
Experience developing and evaluating clinical learning experiences and collaborating with preceptors and clinical partners.
Prior and externally funded research/scholarly activities are an advantage.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Compensation is commensurate with rank, contract length, qualifications, and experience. Full-time, benefit-eligible, 12 or 9-month, ranked non-tenure track position.

January 1, 2027 start date is targeted, but negotiable. Our academic schedules and workload provide for a positive work/life balance.