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Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor, Nursing

Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor, Nursing

  • 497762
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $65,000+ commensurate with experience, 9-month contract, Exempt
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • This position will work in person on the University of North Dakota campus

Purpose of Position

The mission of the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is to provide excellent and collaborative education, scholarship and service to advance human well-being for all, with an emphasis on rural and underserved populations.

The college consists of the departments of Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Social Work. For this position, we are looking for a Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor to teach in our Undergraduate Nursing program.

The CNPD offers innovative online educational programs, a simulation laboratory and a supportive student environment for both face-to-face and distance learning. The CNPD highly values diversity in our faculty, students and staff at all levels of instructional support.

***This position requires an on-campus presence***

Duties & Responsibilities

  • 90% - Teaching will vary but may include:
    • NURS 313 Clinical Practicum I
    • NURS 333 Clinical Practicum II
    • NURS 433 Clinical Practicum III
    • NURS 304 Pharmacology I Lab
    • NURS 334 Pharmacology II Lab
  • 10% - Service to department, college and/or university
    • 5% clinical mentorship program for new clinical track faculty
    • 5% to be determined with the department chair

Required Competencies

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Participation in course planning activities
  • Ability to responsibly carry out department/college assignments
  • Ability to responsibly complete commitments
  • Contribute to group effort in planning, implementing and evaluating
  • Ability to comply with deadlines

Minimum Requirements

  • Master's degree (or higher) in nursing OR master's degree in another field with completion of Nursing Education Certificate OR bachelor's degree in nursing with enrollment in master's of nursing education program with anticipated graduation within 1 year of hire
  • Unencumbered ND nursing license or eligible for licensure in ND
  • Two years of nursing practice
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing
  • Doctoral degree in Nursing
  • Teaching experience in an academic setting

To Apply

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 03/15/2026 and include the following materials:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume

This position is open until filled.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Categories: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Department: Nursing

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Clery Statement

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