Job Description

The Pittsburg State University School of Nursing is accepting applications for a non-tenure earning Assistant Instructional Professor of Nursing to teach and supervise pre-licensure nursing students in face-to-face theory and clinical courses. This position participates in planning and organizing courses and student experiences, teaching, and working with other faculty to coordinate curriculum content.

1. Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates with other faculty members in course development, curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinates and supervises teaching and learning experiences for students.
• Maintains clinical expertise in specialty areas through continuing education activities and utilization of appropriate clinical resources.
• Serves on university and departmental committees.
• Participates in interdisciplinary and community service activities relevant to nursing education and assigned faculty responsibilities.
• Participates in professional development activities relevant to nursing education and evaluates progress toward professional goals.
• Identifies nursing research relevant to assigned courses and incorporates current evidence into instruction.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues in meeting the goals of the school.
• Uses evidence-based teaching strategies to support student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Supervise students in laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings; prepare and deliver course instruction; grade assignments; proctor examinations; assist with test review; and perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the School of Nursing Director.
• Deliver assigned courses in person on campus and at designated clinical sites, subject to approved reasonable accommodation or other university-authorized arrangements.
• Maintain regular on-campus office hours consistent with university and departmental guidelines, subject to approved reasonable accommodation.   

1. Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience – Time of Hire

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) with MSN, PhD, EdD, or DNP in progress.
• Must be eligible for nursing licensure in Kansas, Missouri, and other states as required or multistate license.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. This degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Education and Experience – 

• Completed Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP, by contract start date).
• 1 year experience in nursing education, teaching in theory and/or clinical setting.

Job Type:  Unclassified, Faculty, Non-Tenure Earning

Screening Services (Background Checks):  Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and 10 panel drug screening.

Position Start Date:  January 11, 2027

Application Documents Required*:

• Letter of Application, with evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (sample course syllabi, teaching activity, or statement of teaching philosophy)
• Curriculum Vita/Resume
• Names and contact information (address, email and phone) of three references.

*Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload.

First Consideration Date:  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Search Committee Chair: Dr. Tracy Stahl, tstahl@pittstate.edu

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire, as the university does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. 

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a respectful and supportive environment for all employees

About Pittsburg State University

Founded in 1903, Pittsburg State’s 373-acre campus is a beautiful blend of historic buildings and modern facilities, including state-of-the-art athletics, arts, and research facilities.

Its residential and online undergraduate and graduate student population of nearly 6,000 is guided by an exceptionally talented and dedicated faculty, staff, and administrative team.

Pitt State’s hands-on learning environment and engagement by alumni working in a variety of professional sectors creates incredible academic, internship, and employment opportunities for students. Academic programs often bring home national honors.

The university enjoys a close relationship with Pittsburg residents as well as city and business leaders. Throughout town, you’ll see gorilla statues in front lawns and red and gold Gorilla spirit at local businesses. Students, faculty, and staff are highly engaged in the local school district and with service projects, and in turn the community is highly supportive of and engaged in university activities.

Faculty, staff, and students have access to many amenities, including discounts and free access to concerts, plays, athletic events on campus as well as discounts on meals and services off campus.

Pitt State has developed unique partnerships in downtown Pittsburg, 1.4 miles north of the main campus. There, Block22 and the historic Hotel Besse offer innovative student housing options and the new Kelce College of Business building, scheduled to open in July 2026, will feature state-of-the-art classrooms, collaboration spaces, and space for professional development and public events.

The university has earned institutional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and two elite classifications from the Carnegie Foundation.