Non Tenure Track Assistant Teaching Professor - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

College of Nursing

The College of Nursing at the University of Missouri - St. Louis seeks a Non- Tenure Track Assistant Teaching Professor with expertise as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to support teaching, clinical education, service, and scholarship in alignment with the College's mission and strategic priorities.

Applications are encouraged by individuals in the following area of expertise:
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, with a preference for Primary Care (PNP-PC) or Dual Certification (Primary Care and Acute Care).

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the ongoing development, implementation, evaluation, and enhancement of nursing academic programs.
• Participate in program and course revisions.
• Revise assigned courses to reflect program outcomes, AACN Essentials, and other professional standards, state board of nursing minimum standards, current evidence and best practice.
• Collaborate with emphasis area coordinators, clinical coordinators, program directors, and the Associate Dean for Academic Programs to identify the types of clinical experiences and sites needed for optimal clinical education of students.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate nursing courses as assigned.
• Supervise nursing students as assigned.
• Collaborate with clinical agencies in arranging student clinical experiences (e.g. orientation to objectives of clinical experience, course syllabus, clinical schedule, etc.) as appropriate.
• Participate in the development of academic policies affecting the admission, progression, graduation, and dismissal of students.
• Participate in the evaluation and ongoing enhancement of the curricula.
• Apply evidence from best education practices to curriculum development and teaching methodologies.

Serve the College of Nursing, University, community, and profession:

• Contribute to the mission and strategic priorities of the College of Nursing and the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
• Participate in University and College of Nursing committees, task forces, and ad hoc committees.
• Participate in community, professional activities, and scholarship as appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty and staff within the University, College of Nursing, and community to develop interprofessional academic, clinical, and research opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:
*Doctoral degree in nursing
*Current, unencumbered RN and APRN licensure in Missouri with national certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
*Two years of experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, consideration may be given to APRN's with less than 2 years of experience that have 10+ years of RN experience in the pediatric setting.
*Effective interpersonal skills
*Ability to work with a varied group of students and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications:
*Classroom and or clinical teaching in baccalaureate or graduate program
*Experience with instructional media and technology
*Experience with graduate-level education
*Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care or Dual certification

- Application materials should include a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- # letters of recommendation should be emailed directly to Dr. Alicia Hutchings, PhD, RN, CNE at hutchingsa@umsystem.edu
- Applicants must be able to start on campus by August 2026.
- If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Alicia Hutchings at hutchingsa@umsystem.edu

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.