Clinical Assistant Professor

Clinical Assistant Professor Of Undergraduate NursingMcNeese State University is accepting applications to fill the position for Clinical Assistant Professor of Undergraduate Nursing. Applicants from all clinical backgrounds are welcome to apply. DEPARTMENT: Undergraduate Nursing/College of Nursing and Health Professions POSITION INFORMATION: This is a full-time, 9-month, unclassified, clinical assistant instructor. The appointment begins in Fall 2026. POSITION NUMBER: F99993 / F99959 SALARY: Commensurate with experience. REPORTING AUTHORITY: Department Head DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:Letter of ApplicationResumeThree Letters of RecommendationUnofficial Transcripts*Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the "APPLY" button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.CONTACT INFORMATION:QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CHAIR:Amelia Washington at View email address on click.appcast.io of Human Resources Contact:Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment View email address on click.appcast.io or (337) 475-5413Position Duties/ResponsibilitiesThe Assistant Professor, a faculty member in the Undergraduate Nursing Degree Program, has responsibilities that include but are not limited to: administration, teaching, university/community service, and research/scholarly work. Specific duties include: implementing University and College policies and procedures; implementing the program curricula; participating in curriculum and course planning, implementation, and evaluation; student advisement; mentoring; assisting in evaluating clinical settings and experiences related to the course and student learning needs; planning clinical experiences for students and evaluating the clinical competence of students; serves on University and College of Nursing committees; participates in the community by offering volunteer services and/or offering consultation and/or in-service education to clinical agencies or community agencies/organizations; and initiates and/or participates in nursing research activities.Required/Preferred QualificationsRequired:Bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing are required.Academic preparation includes degree specialization, specialty coursework, or other preparation sufficient to address the qualifications.At least two years of clinical practice are required in the nursing field of expertise and current, unencumbered licensure in Louisiana.This position requires in-person teaching on campus.Desired:Doctorate in Nursing or related field preferred.General University InformationMcNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.Persons requesting accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Office of Campus Compliance and Civility at least 72 hours before the event. Additional information is available from the Office of Campus Compliance and Civility, located in the Burton Business Center, Suite 407, by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io, by fax at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-"Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees"-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver's license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services ( or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( State University offers a wide array of benefits to eligible employees to include: Comprehensive retirement programs through the State of Louisiana or Optional program, Supplemental retirement accounts (403B and 457) pre-tax and roth versions, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance to include Vision, Life, Dental, Cancer, Intensive Care, Short Term Disability and more, Paid holidays, Tuition fee reduction program for eligible employees and dependents, Leave accrual and carryover, and many other on campus perks/discount programs. You may view the current year's Benefits Guide at: MYMCNEESE EMPLOYEE EXTRAS (Download PDF reader)