Posting Details
Position Information Position Title: Assistant Professor of Nursing
Job Responsibilities The School of Business and Professional Studies at Truman State University seeks applicants for a Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing to begin August 2026. This position is a full-time nine-month appointment located on Trumans campus in Kirksville, Missouri. In addition to the duties and responsibilities described below, faculty are expected to contribute to the campus culture of the Liberal Arts and Sciences and interdisciplinarity by teaching in the Universitys core curriculum, The Dialogues, and contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives and coursework as needed.
Responsibilities The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in nursing and related topics, content, and clinical areas such as:
• Assessment & Fundamentals • Adult Health • Child-Family Maternal-Neonatal • Critical Care • Mental Health • Public Health • Nursing Leadership
Scholarly activity appropriate to rank and consistent with the teacher-scholar model is expected. Additional duties include mentoring student research, student advising, student recruitment and retention, and service to the department and university.
Benefits Truman offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Life, health, and disability insurance • Retirement contributions • Paid sick leave • A stipend for moving expenses • Paid parental leave • A tuition discount available for eligible employees after one year
For more information, visit: https://shr.truman.edu/benefits
The University Truman State University is home to a vibrant educational community. Our approximately 3,000 students thrive in a challenging yet supportive academic environment. More than 25 engage in significant undergraduate research and creative projects. Nearly 40 gain leadership experience, and nearly half go on to graduate or professional school.
Founded in 1867, Truman focuses on student learning outcomes and emphasizes high-impact experiences, such as internships, research, and study abroad opportunities. Truman has the highest overall graduation rate among the states public four-year colleges and universities. For nearly three decades, Truman has been recognized as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest regional category by U.S. News & World Report and Washington Monthly, consistently ranks Truman as one of the best masters universities in the nation.
For more information about our mission and values and to see additional rankings and acknowledgments, visit: truman.edu/about
The Community Located in northeast Missouri, Kirksville is a cultural and economic hub in the region. In addition to being the home of Truman, Kirksville is the birthplace of osteopathic medicine and features a medical school, dental school, and community college. The Kirksville School District is consistently recognized for academic excellence. The community takes pride in several annual events, including:
• The Red, White, and Blue Festival • The Red Barn Arts and Craft Festival • The FLATS Trail Half-Marathon
The charming downtown area features an arts center, local shops, and restaurants, and it is the site of numerous community events, including weekly farmers markets and summer concerts on the courthouse lawn. Just a few minutes outside of town is beautiful Thousand Hills State Park, with hiking and biking opportunities surrounding the 700-acre Forest Lake. Kirksville offers easy access by car to Kansas City, St. Louis, and Des Moines. Daily flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Chicago OHare provide quick access to one of the countrys major metropolitan areas.
For more information about Kirksville, visit: visitkirksville.com.
Required Qualifications
• Valid State of Missouri Professional Nurse License • Masters degree in nursing from an accredited institution • Evidence of or demonstrated potential for teaching effectiveness in nursing • Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills • Commitment to collegiality within the learning community
Preferred Qualifications
• A completed terminal degree in nursing or a closely related field • Two or more years of experience as a registered nurse • Ability to teach other related courses within the department • Ability to teach courses within the universitys Dialogues curriculum as scheduling allows
Posting Detail Information
• Posting Number: F130P • Open Date: March 4, 2026 • Close Date: Open Until Filled • Special Instructions to Applicants: Application applications must be submitted electronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/182580. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. Complete applications must include a letter of application that clearly addresses the qualifications listed above, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy that considers the universitys liberal arts & sciences mission, official or unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, official graduate transcripts are required at the time of hire, contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications will begin April 4, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. If hired, applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, official graduate transcripts, or documentation of degrees if transcripts are not available. Final candidates are required to successfully pass a background check.
Questions about this position may be directed to the chair of the Department of Nursing, Dr. Cynthia G. Waller, at cwaller@truman.edu. Please include "Nursing Search" in the subject line.
Salary Salary is commensurate with experience.
Non-Discrimination Statement Truman State University is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring, promotion, or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, including pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Missouri law. We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment. Inquiries about these policies may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer at 660-785-4354 and titleix@truman.edu. Truman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031, or hrstaff@truman.edu.
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