Faculty Position FA25-044

Position Title
Assistant Professor Clinical Track

Hiring Unit
School of Nursing  

Job Description/Responsibilities
The School of Nursing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for a full-time Clinical Track Assistant Professor position. SIUE is a Doctoral/Professional University, committed to high-quality student instruction and professional development. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to nursing education through didactic, clinical, and online teaching across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.

Key Responsibilites

• Deliver high-quality didactic, clinical, and online instruction in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
• Apply clinical expertise in relevant nursing fields to enhance student learning experiences.
• Maintain active clinical practice in alignment with the faculty role.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives, evidence­based practice translation, and/or research in clinical settings.
• Provide mentorship for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student projects.
• Collaborate with faculty and healthcare partners to advance nursing education and practice.
• Participate in service activities within the university, professional organizations, and the broader nursing community.

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) School of Nursing educates, empowers, and engages learners to achieve excellence in nursing. Our commitment to inclusive excellence in nursing education, practice, service, and scholarship is reflected in our innovative programs, extensive partnerships, and equitable opportunities. We empower learners by fostering a supportive community that celebrates student success with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our graduates are prepared to lead change and advance health equity of diverse populations.

In support of our mission, we take full advantage of our central location between rural Illinois and Metropolitan Saint Louis and offer a diverse range of clinical learning opportunities for students. A significant point of pride for our school is the SIUE We Care Clinic, located on the East Saint Louis campus just 25 miles from SIU E's main campus. The clinic offers a full range of services to patients in a historically underserved area. The clinic exemplifies our mission and its commitment to health equity, diversity and community engagement. Other points of pride are the innovative teaching strategies that have received local, state, and national scholar recognition through grants and awards. Since 2012, the School of Nursing faculty has been involved in research and program grant funding over 30 million dollars. Funding support for faculty research has included prestigious sources such as the U.S. Department of Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Institutes of Health, Illinois Board of Higher Education, Illinois Department of Public Health, the Archdiocese of St. Louis, and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

The SIUE School of Nursing offers an energetic, forward-thinking, supportive environment for faculty to grow and practice to the full extent of their educational and licensing credentials. We look forward to welcoming new faculty who are driven, dedicated, and prepared to work collaboratively to provide high-level and diverse learning experiences for our students and community.

To find out more about the School of Nursing at SIUE, visit: https://www.siue.edu/nursing/

Minimum Qualifications
• A graduate degree in Nursing is required. Additionally, candidates must have a Doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, DNS, DNSc, DNP, DNAP) for a faculty position.
• Clinical expertise in psychiatric-mental health, community/public health, or related areas ( other clinical specialties may be considered).
• Teaching and/or clinical experience in undergraduate and/or graduate nursing programs.
• Experience with mentoring DNP student projects (preferred).
• Scholarship experience related to Quality Improvement Initiatives, evidence-based practice, or clinical research (preferred).

Terms of Appointment
Continuing tenure track academic year (nine month) appointment or tenure track beginning August 16, 2025

Source of Funds
State 

Salary

$56,700 - $62,700

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

For more information about employment benefits and policies, visit: Faculty Employment Benefits 

Application Process
To apply, submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; research/scholarship statement; a statement that discusses your teaching philosophies, experience, and contact information for three references to:

SIUE School of Nursing Tenure track Search Committee: siuesonsearch@siue.edu 

Application Deadline
For optimal consideration in a first pool of applicants, all application materials must be received by April 7, 2025

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.

SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of Fl or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.

Dual Career Support for New Faculty
The Career Development Center has partnered with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Support for this initiative was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Award 1936141. Outlined below is a specific list of career services and resources available to help you on your career journey. Individuals are eligible to receive a maximum of three, one-hour appointments.  Visit them online at: https://www.siue.edu/career-development-center/faculty/NSF-Advance-GrantLanding.shtml