Position Type: Negotiable, Other

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Percent of Effort: 50-100%

Rank and responsibilities: will be aligned with each candidate’s educational background and clinical expertise.

Location: Position required to be performed in-person at the College of Nursing on the University of Iowa Campus

The University of Iowa College of Nursing seeks applications for a faculty position (open rank and track) with expertise in adult–gerontology primary care advanced practice nursing.  This is an academic-year (9-month) appointment, with effort and rank commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Opportunities for clinical practice engagement may be available and supported as part of the appointment.

Position Overview

Faculty in this role will contribute to the College’s teaching, clinical practice, service, and professional productivity missions.  The successful candidate will participate in a collaborative, interdisciplinary academic environment, preparing undergraduate and graduate students for leadership in complex healthcare systems and advancing innovations in patient care and education.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach primarily in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program through classroom, clinical, simulation, and/or laboratory instruction. Teaching responsibilities may also include MSN and BSN nursing students based on departmental needs and faculty expertise.


• Integrate active learning strategies and evidence-based teaching approaches


• Promote development of critical thinking, clinical judgment, decision-making, and professional values


• Supervise and mentor students in clinical and academic settings


• Contribute to curriculum development and program evaluation

Practice & Clinical Engagement

• Maintain current clinical practice expertise aligned with adult–gerontology primary care


• Support integration of clinical expertise into teaching and curriculum


• Contribute to strengthening academic–practice partnerships and community engagement initiatives

Service & Professional Contributions

• Participate in college, university, and professional service activities


• Contribute to programmatic initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration


• Engage in professional productivity (e.g., scholarship, presentations, policy contributions), consistent with rank and track

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation, including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment, and provide a related release. Final candidates will be subject to criminal background and credential checks. 

If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage impacted individuals to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. The Immigration Services office is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.

About the College

The University of Iowa College of Nursing is a nationally recognized leader in nursing education, research, and practice innovation. Faculty collaborate closely with University of Iowa Health Care and benefit from access to state-of-the-art clinical simulation environments and strong academic–practice partnerships.

Application Information

Applicants should submit:

• A letter of interest describing teaching, clinical, and scholarly experience


• Curriculum vitae


• Contact information for three professional references

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check and disclose any prior misconduct history, consistent with University policy.

• Earned doctorate in nursing or related field (or terminal degree appropriate to track); Candidates with a terminal degree in another discipline may be considered if they also hold an MSN with an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner focus and meet all other position requirements.

• Eligibility for or current advanced practice board certification in adult or adult–gerontology primary care


• Demonstrated experience or strong potential in teaching graduate students


• Clinical expertise in adult–gerontology or primary care nursing


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated by the ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors to provide excellent customer service and maintain working relationships.


• Eligibility and ability to obtain and maintain licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Iowa. Selected candidate must complete the State of Iowa Registered Nurse licensure process upon appointment.

• Experience in curriculum design, simulation, or clinical education


• Evidence of scholarship or professional productivity consistent with rank


• Previous experience in lab or simulation


• Active clinical practice role aligned with adult–gerontology primary care advanced practice nursing.