Clinical Assistant Professor, Nursing

Position Information

Job Title Clinical Assistant Professor, Nursing Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

The search will remain open until the position has been filled: Review of

applications will begin immediately.

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The College of Nursing is searching for a clinical faculty member to begin Spring 2026 or Fall 2026.

Position Summary:

The College of Nursing (CON) is committed to excellence in teaching, scientific inquiry, and knowledge development. We are seeking a faculty member who will embrace our new college tagline, "Nurse leaders transforming well-being and the environment," and who has a strong record of clinical expertise that supports our mission. Our mission is to prepare nurses to excel as outstanding and compassionate clinicians, scholars, and leaders who will enhance the health and healthcare of individuals, families, communities, and populations both locally and globally. The successful candidate will have an appointment with the College of Nursing with primary responsibilities in clinical teaching, with possible classroom teaching, at the undergraduate and graduate levels as appropriate. The candidate will be expected to oversee clinical placement and faculty/preceptors associated with specialty course work, participate in student advising and service to the college, and contribute to scholarly activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Contribute as appropriate to the university's undergraduate and graduate teaching missions by teaching courses and mentoring students for the college.

Contribute to scholarship.

Service as an advisor, mentor, and professional role model to students.

Service to the college, university, and professional organizations.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Environmental Conditions:

The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Qualifications

Required:

1. Ph.D. or DNP degree at the time of appointment.

2. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

3. Demonstrated excellence in oral communication skills.

4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.

5. Clinical expertise in nursing.

6. Eligible for RN and/or NP licensure in Rhode Island.

7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred:

1. Clinical expertise in the area of Family Nurse Practitioner.

2. Demonstrated experience in clinical and classroom teaching.

3. Evidence and potential for clinical scholarship.

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URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts.

All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Union AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors Status Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited, Academic Year End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Position is full-time academic year, non-tenure track appointment, limited to

6/30/26 with anticipated renewal.

Department Information

Department Dean Nursing Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Email Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingent on Funding Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter/Letter of Intent.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

Note: References will be upon request by the committee.