CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSORCLINICAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

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How to Apply

The confidential review of applications will occur September 2026 through December 2026 until the position is filled.

A cover letter and current curriculum vitae must be uploaded online via the U-M Careers website http://careers.umich.edu/ for this Job ID 282157.

In addition to applying online, applicants are requested to send the following to the Office of Human Resources at [email protected]

• Teaching statement which should describe teaching philosophy, experience in teaching across programs and settings (i.e., didactic and clinical)
• Practice statement
• Scholarship (research) statement that includes a statement of impact of his/her/their work in the first paragraph
• Service statement

If selected to move forward in the process, applicants will be asked to submit additional materials as noted in the School of Nursing Faculty Handbook including professional letters of recommendation, transcripts of your highest degrees, and compliance requirements. For further information regarding these positions please contact [email protected].

For further information regarding these positions, please contact Patricia Hershberger, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAAN at: [email protected].

Job Summary

The University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) is a vibrant community of scholars, educators, clinicians, and innovators embedded within one of the world's leading public research universities. Consistently ranked among the nation's top nursing schools, we are committed to advancing health and health equity through research, education, leadership, and service. Our faculty generate knowledge that improves lives, informs policy, strengthens healthcare delivery, and addresses pressing local and global health challenges.

The UMSN invites applications for a full-time, 12-month clinical track faculty position ideally beginning in January 2027. We seek accomplished board-certified Family Nurse Practitioners, clinical educators, and clinical scholars who demonstrate excellence in advanced practice nursing, teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and service. We welcome both emerging and established clinical leaders whose expertise contributes to the preparation of future advanced practice nurses and the advancement of evidence-based healthcare. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to innovative teaching, interprofessional collaboration, and clinical excellence. Applicants should have experience teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate nursing programs and be actively engaged in clinical practice. Preference will be given to Family Nurse Practitioners with strong clinical expertise in primary care.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to student mentorship, innovative clinical education, and the integration of teaching, practice, scholarship and service. Interest in global health practice is desirable. Courses are delivered both online and in person, and this is an on-site position.

The search will be conducted during the fall term of the 2026-2027 academic year, with application reviews beginning in September 2026. Applicants will be considered for the ranks listed above depending on applicant experience and scholarship productivity.

Required Qualifications*

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate in Nursing.
• A nursing license in the State of Michigan is required for this position (current licensure or willingness to obtain licensure).
• A specialty certification in the State of Michigan is required for this position. You must hold a Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (FNP-Cor FNP-BC) from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, networking and relationship building skills.
• Current clinical experience in a practice relevant role.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and implementation of innovative curricular activities.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and clinical partners to develop and sustain high-quality educational programs.
• Evidence of increasing service to the profession and academic community.
• Evidence of clinically relevant scholarship that advances advanced practice nursing and healthcare outcomes. Scholarship may include peer-reviewed publications, evidence-based practice initiatives, quality improvement projects, program evaluation, guideline development, dissemination activities, and grant-related work.
• Prior to the start date must be in compliance with all health requirements including standard precautions such as Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, orientations, licenses/certifications, policies, and procedures both internal and external to the University for your assigned classroom(s) and/or clinical site(s).
• Ability to promote the School of Nursing's Declaration of Values to Empower each other to interrupt or disrupt disrespect; Practice communication that is beneficial, kind and true; Inspire and be inspired by our members' worth, significance and integrity; Cultivate respect for ourselves and others routinely, publicly and privately.

Additional Qualifications for the Clinical Associate Professor Rank

• Demonstrated excellence and sustained impact in clinical and/or didactic teaching.
• Evidence of leadership in advanced practice education, curriculum development, clinical program innovation, or professional organizations.
• Sustained record of clinically relevant scholarship with regional or national recognition.
• Significant service contributions to the profession, academic community, healthcare organizations, or clinical practice initiatives.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position is posted as Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon the selected candidate's qualifications.

Application Deadline

Complete application packets must be submitted by October 31, 2026. The Faculty Search Committee will review applications beginning in the Fall 2026. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.