Job Description

Job Description

The Undergraduate department strives to role model the professional practice environment, incorporating shared governance, evidence-based practice, clinical ladders, and the processes of healthcare quality for continuous improvement. Faculty have a primary, or home campus, used for in-person courses and determining mileage when traveling to clinical sites.

Undergraduate faculty can be:

• Clinical Instructors – minimal qualification: BSN and enrolled in an MSN or higher program, to be completed within 3 years of hire
• Clinical Assistant Professor– minimal qualification: MSN
• Clinical Associate Professor – minimal qualification: earned doctoral degree in nursing

All faculty will provide direct instruction in assigned courses according to the course syllabus, learning objectives, and department goals. They are expected to provide both didactic and lab/clinical instruction. An effort is made to match faculty expertise with course topics. All faculty complete student evaluations according to department and course standards. All faculty participate as student advisors and members of department committees.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assistant and Associate Professors design, develop and evaluate courses with in the curriculum process of the department and University. If assigned, faculty at this level may provide supervision to Clinical Instructors and other support personnel (ex., Graduate teaching assistants, adjunct faculty, site preceptors, and student interns). Department-based service, leadership, research, and quality improvement opportunities are expected after the first semester. Opportunities for leadership, research and quality improvement at the College and University level are encouraged.

Opportunities include, but are not limited to:

• Promotion and tenure committees
• Student advancement and engagement
• Community outreach
• Interprofessional development
• Research of all varieties

Direct teaching workloads are adjusted to accommodate agreed-upon investments in service, leadership, and research.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for all levels of faculty:

• Unencumbered RN license is the US, able to practice in Idaho on the start date
• At least one (1) year of practice in any patient care setting
• Graduate degree in nursing

Clinical Assistant Professor

• Masters in Nursing or related field

Clinical Associate Professor

• Doctorate in Nursing or a minimum of 3 years as Nursing Faculty

In addition to the listed educational degree, all faculty demonstrate:

• Professionalism
• Commitment to Student-Centered Education
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Strong team commitment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching
• Prior leadership in nursing
• Experience with continuous quality improvement

Additional Information

You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until June 30, 2025. Salary will be as follows:

$61,161 for Clinical Assistant Professor

$71,161 for Clinical Associate Professor

per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.

Meridian/Boise
NOT eligible for remote work, on-campus position
Priority Date: June 30, 2025

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!

Posting Number: req2460
Type: Working 12 months per year
Position: Faculty Non-Tenure Track
Division: Nursing

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