Trinity Health·Central City, Iowa
The role involves delivering didactic, lab, and clinical instruction focused on Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. Responsibilities include curriculum development, student assessment, and participating in school committees to support student success.
Employment type: Full time
Description: **$3000 sign-on bonus**
The Joyce E. Lillis School of Nursing invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Reporting to the pathway/program chair, this role involves curriculum development, clinical/lab/simulation instruction, scholarly engagement, and service to the school and community. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in nursing education and student success, with a focus on preparing practice-ready graduates.
The candidate we seek is a dedicated, student-centered educator broad disciplinary knowledge and recent college or university teaching experience (preferred). The successful candidate will assume primary responsibility for teaching in the pre-licensure pathways (ASN, BSN, and ABSN), guiding students in building essential knowledge, skills, and professional competencies for entry to practice.
Prepares and delivers didactic, lab, simulation, and clinical instruction, setting high and challenging academic standards, to students utilizing a variety of delivery formats (e.g., synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid, etc.)
Uses various learning assessments to evaluate student mastery of course and program outcomes.
Provides feedback on student's progress, in a timely manner, to facilitate academic success.
Prepares and submits required documentation including course syllabi, student attendance, final course grades and other information as requested or required by the school.
Maintains professional development/growth according to personal needs and requirements for licensure and certification.
Participates in school and college committees and task forces as assigned; may be assigned duties including faculty advisor to a student club or organization; and/or mentoring other faculty.
Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the school's mission, core values and goals.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must have a Master's degree in nursing (Doctorate preferred) and a valid Iowa Nursing License. A minimum of three years of direct patient care experience is required, with PMHNP certification and academic teaching experience preferred.
Market context
In Iowa, Assistant Professor roles in med-surg nursing often reflect steady demand for educators who can teach while staying grounded in current clinical practice. These positions are competitive because schools typically look for advanced nursing preparation, an active Iowa license, and recent direct patient care experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then tailor your application to highlight teaching experience, clinical depth, and readiness to support student learning.