Clinical Track, School of Nursing

Overview

The School of Nursing (SON), within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for full‑time, 9‑month clinical track at the rank of Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor starting August 2026. Clinical track faculty may be hired on a contract of up to 5 years, renewable based on performance.

Appointment to rank is dependent on qualifications relative to university, college, and school standards. The primary teaching responsibilities will be assigned across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. In addition, clinical track faculty are expected to advise/mentor students, conduct scholarship, perform professional and community service/outreach, and contribute to ongoing program evaluation and improvement depending on rank. Faculty are required to have a presence on campus.

• A master's degree in nursing OR a doctoral degree in nursing OR a doctorate in a related discipline with a baccalaureate OR a graduate degree in nursing at the time of application.
• Applicants should demonstrate potential for high‑quality teaching.

• Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and clinical expertise in adult health, community, mental health, or pediatrics.
• Experience with AI use in educational and professional settings.

• A current RN license in NC or eligibility for licensure in NC.

The School of Nursing (SON) has a legacy of serving people of southeastern North Carolina through education, research, scholarship, and service. It is dedicated to excellence in developing healthcare professionals through in‑depth education, professional partnerships, applied research, regional engagement, and community outreach. Nursing programs are CCNE accredited and the SON has been recognized by the National League of Nursing as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education in the area of promoting pedagogical expertise of faculty.

The SON is located in McNeill Hall, a state‑of‑the‑art facility including a Simulation Learning Center that uses high, medium, and low‑fidelity human patient simulators for teaching and learning.

The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010 and currently houses the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. It seeks national recognition for inter‑professional collaboration, community engagement and impact.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public institution with nearly 18,000 students, offering a full range of baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral programs and many distance learning options. It is recognized as a “Doctoral Universities:
High Research Activity” (R2) institution by the Carnegie Classification.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex (including gender and any other sex identity), age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex‑offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNCW participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Prior to official appointment, selected candidates must demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by meeting credentialing requirements based on transcripts and other documentation. A minimum of three professional references is required for all applications.

Permanent

Job Posting Date: 12/01/2025
Job Close Date: 01/20/2026