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Missouri State University Posting Details in Springfield, Missouri
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title Clinical Assistant Professor (FNP) -9 month appt
Work Location Springfield Campus
Department School of Nursing
HR Home Department 020513 SCHOOL OF NURSING
Pay Grade Unclassified
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.
Faculty Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track
Term (if applicable) 9 month
Begin Date of Appointment 08/10/2026
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
General Function
The Clinical Assistant Professor is a non-tenure track position with responsibilities for clinical education and service. Clinical faculty may participate in research or other scholarly or creative activities.
Description of Primary Duties
Teaching classes in the FNP graduate programs
Supervising and evaluating FNP students in the lab, simulation, and clinical areas
Service to the School of Nursing, MCHHS , and University mission and goals.
Precepting FNP students as needed.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the Clinical Assistant Professor rank are determined by the department and approved by the Dean and the Provost. Clinical Faculty must be qualified as defined by professional/discipline standards, have practical experience appropriate for the responsibilities assigned, and must maintain appropriate professional credentials.
Additional Qualifications
Master’s degree in nursing or Doctor of Nursing practice from a CCNE or NLNAC / ACEN accredited program.
Current RN license, without restriction to practice nursing, or eligibility for RN licensure in Missouri.
Current certification as a family nurse practitioner and recognition by Missouri as an advanced practice nurse.
Two year minimum of clinical experience as an FNP
Strong foundation of current evidence-based clinical practice skills in family and adult primary care.
Flexible and willing to work collaboratively to attain department, college, and university goals.
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Confident with use of technology and software educational programs
Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/126101.htm
Open Date 03/04/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
First date of consideration is April 6, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants from this posting will be selected to fill up to two available positions.
Please attach unofficial transcripts to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number 20260010FTF
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/85202
Supplemental Questions
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- Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts - 1
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Curriculum Vitae
Certificate/License-1
Unofficial Transcripts -2
Optional Documents
Certificate/License-2