Position Type: 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

We are currently accepting applications to teach in our undergraduate pre-licensure (entry level) nursing program, with appointments for academic-year (9-month) faculty positions at 50% effort or greater. Positions at or above 50% are eligible for University of Iowa benefits.

We are looking for candidates who bring:

• A strong foundation in clinical instruction in pediatrics, obstetrical, and/or medical surgical nursing.


• Experience in teaching nursing psychomotor skill labs and/or nursing simulations.


• A demonstrated ability to use active learning strategies to engage students.


• A commitment to excellence in undergraduate nursing education.


• Successful applicants may contribute to instruction in clinical, psychomotor skills and simulation-based learning in the Nursing Clinical Education Center, based on the applicants’ background.

Additional Information

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 a criminal background and credential check.

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 (contacted only with permission) 

• Earned master’s from an accredited school of nursing (doctorate degree preferred).

• Expertise and experience in undergraduate nursing practice settings.


• Evidence of potential in teaching, which can be demonstrated through clinical practice, experience in clinical and/or classroom teaching (including as a teaching assistant), staff education/development, precepting, earned teaching certificate, advising, mentoring, or other means.


• Evidence of potential to contribute to departmental and collegiate service and/or professional productivity, if the appointment will require service and/or professional productivity.


• 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 in the State of Iowa. Selected candidate must complete the State of Iowa Registered Nurse licensure process upon appointment.

• Desired education from an R1 institution; a liberal arts college or a teaching intensive institution; or public, non-profit private institution.


• Doctoral degree in nursing or related field from an accredited school of nursing with national certification in specialty area (when applicable).


• Established record of excellence in teaching, mentoring students, advising students, formal mentoring of new faculty, or developing curricula or pedagogical approaches.


• Established record of excellence and impact in service at the college, educational program and/or university level.