Master Instructor

Become a Lion and Join the Pride at Missouri Southern State University!

MSSU is currently seeking candidates for full-time faculty appointments in the Nursing Department, starting in August 2026, in Joplin, Missouri. Successful candidates should be prepared to teach both didactic and clinical nursing courses. Clinical expertise is sought in adult health and pediatrics. This is an on-site position.

This position is a non-tenure track, Master Instructor position.

The position requires demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and undergraduate advising. A terminal degree in nursing is preferred; however, candidates with a graduate degree in nursing or those within 1 year of earning a graduate degree who have completed the Missouri Hospital Association Clinical Academy will also be considered.

Applicants should provide a detailed letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, as well as the names and contact information of three professional references. Submit documents by visiting Official transcripts are required 45 days after the contract is issued. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon a background check. Clinical compliance documentation, including immunizations and titers, may be required.

MSSU’s vibrant campus creates an engaging learning environment for approximately 6,000 students and provides its faculty and staff with rewarding career and benefit opportunities. We offer a collaborative, diverse workplace that fosters a global perspective and provides opportunities for advancement. Joining the MSSU Pride offers a range of opportunities to achieve your career goals, a place where your contributions are valued, and – perhaps most importantly – the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of our students. MSSU is an EOE employer with a strong institutional commitment to achieving the university's mission, values, and vision, as well as those of the nursing department. MSSU is an E-Verify participating employer. Visit our website to learn more about the advantages of employment at MSSU.