CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR

Clinical Instructor Position

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 full-time, University-year, 9-month Clinical Instructor positions beginning January 2027. We seek expert clinicians interested in an integrated role of teaching, clinical practice, service, and scholarly endeavors. Specifically, these individuals will teach in the Undergraduate Nursing Program (BSN) aligned with their area of expertise (e.g., Medical-Surgical, Population Health, Perinatal Health or Reproductive Health, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health) and will provide excellence in clinical education. A successful candidate will engage in nursing practice (minimum of 20% FTE) within their respective specialty area and guide students through scholarly endeavors aimed at improving outcomes and practice. Their nursing practice expertise will aid in curriculum development and inform teaching-related practices.

All undergraduate nursing courses are delivered in person, which may require travel throughout southeast Michigan. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in clinical nursing education, healthcare delivery, and undergraduate student mentorship. Preference will be given to applicants with active clinical engagement and a passion for integrating practice, teaching, service, and scholarship.

The University of Michigan is a world-class research institution. The School of Nursing offers a range of accredited educational programs and is consistently ranked among the top nursing schools in the country. Please visit for more information about the School.

Required Qualifications*

*A Master's degree in nursing or related field is required. *A nursing license in the State of Michigan is required for this position (current licensure or willingness to obtain licensure). * Desire work that engages in the educational mission, with progressive, successful mastery of teaching skills, and commitment to program advancement. *Demonstrated high-level competence in clinical practice. *Demonstrated excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills. *Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and implementation of innovative curricular activities. *A reputation among colleagues for outstanding achievements and recognized contributions in their field of expertise. *Prior to start date, must be in compliance with all health requirements, orientations, licenses/certifications, policies, and procedures both internal and external to the University for your assigned classroom(s) and/or clinical site(s).

The employee will promote the School of Nursing's Declaration of Values to E mpower each other to interrupt or disrupt disrespect; P ractice communication that is beneficial, kind and true; I nspire and be inspired by our members' worth, significance and integrity; C ultivate respect for ourselves and others routinely, publicly and privately.