Open Rank Clinical Track, School of Nursing

External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/41334 College College of Health and Human Services - 315 College Dept/School School of Nursing - 31510 Vacancy Number 16F-829 Position Number 4189 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position The School of Nursing ( SON ), within the College of Health and Human Services ( CHHS ) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington ( UNCW ) invites applications for full-time, 9-month clinical track faculty at the rank of Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor starting August 2027. Clinical track faculty may be hired on a contract of up to 5 years that is renewable based on performance. Clinical track faculty are eligible for promotion to higher clinical track ranks. Appointment to rank is dependent on qualifications relative to the university, college, and school standards.

The primary teaching responsibilities will be assigned across the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs based on teaching and clinical experience. In addition, clinical track faculty have expectations related to advising/mentoring students, scholarship, performing professional and community service and outreach, and contributing to ongoing program evaluation and improvement depending on their rank. Faculty are required to have a presence on campus. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements A master’s degree in nursing OR doctoral degree in nursing OR a doctorate in a related discipline with a baccalaureate OR a graduate degree in nursing.

Appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor requires evidence of successful teaching experience appropriate to the rank. Note: Applicants with earned doctoral degrees will be given preference. If ABD at time of application, all degree requirements must be completed and the terminal degree officially conferred prior to the start of the appointment. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and clinical expertise in adult health, psych/mental health, or maternity.

Experience with AI use in educational and professional settings Required Certifications or Licensure A current RN license in NC or eligibility for licensure in NC for all nursing programs. To teach in the DNP program, certification in specialty Primary Function of Organizational Unit The School of Nursing ( SON ) within the College of Health and Human Services ( CHHS ) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington ( UNCW ) has an outstanding legacy of serving the people of southeastern North Carolina through education, research/scholarship, and service. The SON is dedicated to excellence in the development of healthcare professionals through in-depth education, professional partnerships, applied research, regional engagement, and community outreach and impact. Nursing programs in the SON are CCNE accredited and the SON has been recognized by the National League of Nursing as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, specifically in the area of promoting the pedagogical expertise of faculty.

The SON is located in McNeill Hall, a state-of-the-art facility that includes offices, classrooms, a large lecture hall, computer laboratories, student success areas and learning commons, and the Simulation Learning Center. The Simulation Learning Center uses high, medium, and low-fidelity human patient simulators as teaching and learning tools for nursing education. Through the use of simulation, we strive to create a realistic environment and a powerful learning experience that promotes the cognitive, affective, physical, and social development of the student as well as the incorporation of inter-professional collaborative experiences for students across the degree programs in the College. The SON offers the following degree and certificate programs: Nursing BS in Nursing (Prelicensure, RN- BSN , Accelerated) MS in Nursing (Nurse Educator) Nurse Educator Certificate DNP / BSN to DNP (Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner) MSN to DNP (Nurse Executive Leadership and Post- APRN concentrations) Clinical Research BS in Clinical Research Post- Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Research Operations MS in Clinical Research and Product Development Over 2,400 students are enrolled in programs within the SON .

The SON has 88 full-time faculty and employs over 70 temp. faculty per semester College/School Information The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010 to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its health-related research, professional continuing education, and health knowledge dissemination and application. In the formative stage of development, the CHHS is currently home to three professional schools: School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic College that seeks to be nationally recognized for its inter-professional collaboration, community engagement and impact, and implementation science. The faculty, staff and students of the CHHS are committed to the pursuit of excellence and enhancing health and quality of life across the lifespan for individuals, families and communities in southeastern North Carolina and beyond.

University Information The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969. EEO Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Number of Openings Special Notes to Applicants Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required. Position Type Permanent Job Posting Date 10/30/2026 Job Close Date 12/15/2026 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vita List of 3 Professional References Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you learn of this faculty opportunity with UNCW? *UNCW or College Website *Direct Contact from UNCW Faculty or Staff *Professional Organization or Association *Listserv or Professional Job Board *UNCW Social Media *Higher Ed Publication (such as Chronicle of Higher *Education, Inside Higher Ed, Higher Ed Jobs) *HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium) *Other (Open Ended Question) If you responded "other" above, please indicate where you learned of the faculty opportunity at UNCW: (Open Ended Question) 601 S.

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