Clinical Faculty

Job no: 496953
Position type: Fulltime Faculty
Location: Richmond Campus
Division/Equivalent: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
School/Unit: 24R000 - College of Health Sciences
Department/Office: 240400 - School of Nursing
Categories: College of Health Sciences

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Title: Clinical Faculty

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 24R000 - College of Health Sciences

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Brooke Bentley

 

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The School of Nursing at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time clinical faculty position for academic year 2025-2026. Applicants should hold an earned Master of Science in Nursing or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. A doctoral degree (verified by official transcripts) in nursing or a related field is preferred. The position begins January 2026.

The position serves the School of Nursing. It requires an active and unencumbered nursing license in KY or a compact state. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate didactic and clinical courses and may/may not teach graduate courses in a 15 hour teaching load each semester, conduct academic advising, and participate in service to the department.

The University places a high priority on being leaders in the responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Earned Masters of Science in Nursing or related field from an accredited institution (verified by official transcripts) at time of appointment.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
Knowledge of current practices in professional nursing.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Analytic and problems solving skills.
Active and effective listening skills.
Ability to collaborate with peers and students.
Ability to understand and adapt to current trends in professional nursing.

Licensure & Certifications: Active & unencumbered nursing license in the state of KY or compact state.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of two (2) years experience teaching at the college or university level (didactic, clinical and/or online).
A minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience in acute care, simulation, mental health nursing, population health nursing or as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
A doctoral degree (verified by official transcripts) in nursing or a related field is preferred.

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Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions: Application documents include:
• Cover Letter
• Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References
• 3 Letter(s) of Recommendation

 

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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