ETSU
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee
The adjunct faculty member will provide instruction and supervision in clinical settings for graduate nursing programs, facilitating student learning in alignment with course objectives and emphasizing safe, evidence-based nursing practice. This role involves classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical-based teaching, requiring an on-site presence across various healthcare environments.
Required qualifications include holding an earned PhD, DNP, or EDD for didactic roles or an MSN for clinical practice roles, along with an active, unencumbered APRN and RN license in Tennessee or a compact/multi-state license. Candidates must also possess current national certification as a nurse practitioner and a minimum of two years of current clinical experience as a board-certified advanced practice nurse.
The College of Nursing invites applications for adjunct faculty in the Department of Graduate Programs to provide instruction and supervision in clinical settings for 2026-2027 Academic Year (Fall/Spring/Summer semesters.)
The adjunct faculty member will facilitate student learning in alignment with course objectives, emphasizing safe, evidence-based nursing practice. The role is primarily clinical, with opportunities to teach across a variety of healthcare environments. Clinical assignment opportunities are available in multiple program tracks, including evenings and weekends. Adjunct faculty must have an on-site presence and are required to engage in classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical-based teaching, supporting the development of future nursing professionals.
Adjunct faculty will join a dynamic group of nursing educators with a strong commitment to student success through innovative evidence-based teaching strategies, interprofessional collaboration, and fostering an environment where every student feels valued and supported.
This role requires regular, in-person attendance at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN. Candidates must be able to travel to clinical sites as assigned.
• Expertise in Pediatrics and Women’s Health nurse practitioner concentrations.
Position is contingent upon available funding.
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.
ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Market context
Graduate nursing adjunct roles in Tennessee are typically driven by ongoing needs for faculty who can support didactic instruction and clinical practice education. Competition is strongest for candidates with an earned PhD, DNP, or EdD for didactic roles, or an MSN for clinical practice roles, plus an active Tennessee APRN and RN license or compact/multi-state license and current national certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your licensure, certification, and teaching or clinical experience align before applying.
Residency Support Coordinator
Nurse Practitioner, JCDDC
Coordinator/Early Interventionist - Center for Excellence Early Childhood
Peer Tutor - Temporary Pool (965320)
PRN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, University Health Center
Lecturer, 12-Month - Undergraduate Nursing Programs
Toddler Assistant Teacher (ECE Aide II)
International Student Success Advisor (ISSA)
Interpreter - Spanish
Kindergarten Instructional Aide - Long Term Substitute
Teacher Assistant (Temporary Full Time Mid-August to October)
Seeking Fluent Hebrew speaker for Hebrew Through Movement Teacher (Part-Time)