Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing

Salary

See Position Description Location Providence College Job Type Renewable Contingent Faculty Job Number PC00280 Division Academic Affairs Department Nursing Opening Date 08/19/2026 FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit NU Description Benefits Conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor. We seek candidates who can affirm and contribute to our mission. Providence College is also an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a Beloved Community — an environment that reflects the rich diversity of the human family and is marked by justice, charity and the promotion of the common good and flourishing of all. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge and commitment to develop the diverse learning environment envisioned as part of the Beloved Community.

Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The College’s Non-Discrimination policy can be found Notice of Non-Discrimination (PDF document) Overview The Department of Nursing at Providence College (also referred to as “the College” or “PC”) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing to join our growing and mission-driven program beginning August 2027. We are seeking an innovative and student-centered educator with expertise in Medical Surgical Nursing who is excited to shape the future of nursing education at PC. The ideal candidate will be able to make meaningful connections between best practices in nursing education, a commitment to the dignity of the whole person, and the Catholic mission and identity of the College.

The successful faculty member will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering high-impact clinical experiences that prepare undergraduate nursing students to lead with excellence, compassion, and integrity. They will collaborate closely with an enthusiastic team of faculty and professional staff to advance our cutting-edge teaching and simulation facilities and contribute to a dynamic curriculum that integrates leadership development, evidence-based practice, and holistic patient care. The new faculty member will teach Medical Surgical Nursing I and Medical Surgical Nursing II Clinicals. Clinical Nursing faculty at PC contribute to college and professional service in accordance with expectations for clinical faculty which include teaching excellence and service to the college.

If desired, scholarship can also be a component of the role and mentoring in this area is provided through the Department of Nursing. Candidates with an earned master’s and professional clinical training in the medical surgical nursing specialty are strongly encouraged to apply. The Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing will report to the Department Chair and provide high-quality undergraduate clinical instruction. Primary responsibilities include developing, delivering, and assessing clinical courses and experiential learning activities that reflect evidence-based practice and support the mission of Providence College.

The medical-surgical faculty member will collaborate closely with simulation, lab, and didactic faculty to ensure alignment between didactic content, skills acquisition, simulation based learning, and clinical application. Because nursing skills, clinical judgment, and patient care concepts are integrated throughout the medical surgical nursing sequence, this faculty member will play an important role in supporting curricular continuity across classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical learning environments. Additional duties include advising undergraduate nursing students, contributing to curriculum development, and participating in departmental and college services such as committee work, program review, and accreditation activities. The faculty member is expected to support students’ professional growth by fostering leadership skills, clinical judgment, and research literacy within a collaborative, student-centered environment.

A doctoral degree is required for this faculty appointment. This is an exciting and historic opportunity to join PC’s newly established School of Nursing and Health Sciences as it shapes an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum for the next generation of students entering nursing and other health professions. The 153,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art Ben Mondor Center for Nursing and Health Sciences houses the School of Nursing and Health Sciences’ existing and future undergraduate and graduate programs. This one-of-a-kind facility opened in January 2025 and features the latest classroom design and technologies and showcases expansive clinical simulation and research facilities.

A student career education and advising center, along with conference and meeting space, is included as part of the inspiring resources intended for the next generation of healthcare providers, faculty, and staff. As the student body at Providence College grows increasingly diverse, we have a strong preference for candidates who demonstrate a deep commitment to and proven ability in supporting the success of students from historically marginalized economic, social, and cultural groups. The salary range for this position is between $80,000-$90,000. Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications: • Master’s degree in nursing required; doctoral preparation preferred. • Unencumbered license as a registered nurse in Rhode Island or eligibility for licensure in Rhode Island; if teaching clinical outside Rhode Island, licensure must be held in the state in which clinical instruction occurs. • Demonstrated expertise in medical-surgical nursing and the ability to support students in applying theory to clinical practice. • Experience in clinical teaching, precepting, mentoring, or supervising nursing students or nurses in a clinical setting. • Ability to support student learning, clinical judgment development, professional formation, and safe patient care in the clinical environment. • Commitment to the mission of the College and to working collaboratively with faculty, students, and clinical partners.

Preferred Qualifications: • Doctoral preparation in nursing or a related field. • Prior experience teaching nursing students in clinical, laboratory, simulation, or didactic settings. • Experience with clinical course coordination, student evaluation, remediation, and competency-based assessment. • Familiarity with AACN Essentials, clinical judgment development, NCLEX-RN preparation, and contemporary nursing education standards. • Experience integrating clinical learning with simulation, skills laboratory, and classroom content. • Familiarity with CCNE accreditation standards, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement processes. • Experience working collaboratively with clinical partners, faculty, and students to support safe, high-quality clinical education.

Supplemental Information

Applicants should apply online at the College’s career site at: https://careers.providence.edu and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement/philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. For additional information, please contact Dr. Deborah McManus, Nursing Department Chair, at [email protected] . Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

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