Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor, Nursing

School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling & Counseling Psychology 

Fall 2026

POSITION: The Nursing Program within Oklahoma State University’s College of Education and Human Sciences is seeking applicants for a Clinical Assistant Professor at the main campus in Stillwater starting August 2026.  The successful applicant will join a collaborative team of faculty who work with and mentor our undergraduate nursing students.  We are interested in scholars who have experience and interest in working with interdisciplinary teams of health professionals on educational projects. This position requires a commitment to delivering a high-quality learning experience for nursing students in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. The position requires an experienced nurse clinician and nurse educator who holds a registered nursing license in the state of Oklahoma. This individual shall possess at least a master’s degree in nursing. This individual is expected to complete instruction-related duties and responsibilities promptly and in accordance with the mission and policies of the university, college, and program. The candidate must be willing to teach courses in a variety of delivery formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online) as needed, with potential of some evening and/or weekend hours. Participation in program meetings, committees, and other service activities is expected.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Service Responsibilities

Perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in conformity with the mission, policies and procedures of the program, college, university, and accrediting agencies;

Evaluate and document student assignments, learning, skills, and abilities promptly;

Serve as a resource person in areas of expertise and to other faculty and personnel of the community;

Act as advisor to nursing students for the promotion of excellence in academic and clinical practice;

Serve the university, college, and program, including committee work as appropriate;

Adhere to all policies within Oklahoma State University as well as program-specific policies;

Participate in university activities and professional organizations as a member;

Aid in completion of the program assessments and accreditation requirements;

Serve in student recruiting and retention efforts for the program;

Participate in curriculum implementation, revision, and evaluation;

Participate in professional development commensurate with program needs;

Other duties as assigned.

Clinical Responsibilities

Assist in arranging orientation periods and clinical schedule for each rotation;

Be on-site and provide supervision and evaluation of students during clinical experiences;

Communicate with facility staff regarding student competencies, responsibilities, and performance;

Assign patients for student delivery of nursing care;

Evaluate clinical sites;

Collaborate with other faculty to ensure student performance is satisfactory and experiences are appropriate;

Provide timely feedback to students;

Adhere to policies of the university, program, and facility regarding clinical experiences.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

For Clinical Instructor position, earned Master's degree in Nursing;

For Clinical Assistant Professor position, terminal degree in Nursing;

Unencumbered Oklahoma RN license or multi-state compact;

Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse;

Strong communication and interpersonal skills;

Sufficient physical health and mobility to instruct students in various clinical and laboratory settings;

Ability to meet clinical agency immunization requirements and keep current with clinical facility requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful undergraduate teaching experience;

Experience with simulated learning environments;

Proficiency with current online education software and delivery methods.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, qualifications, and contingent on available funding. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans. Information on benefits can be found at https://hr.okstate.edu/benefits/index.html

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Our mission is to prepare nurses to practice professional nursing that meets the dynamic health care needs of individuals, families, groups, communities and global populations. Faculty facilitate the education of students in the art and science of nursing to provide leadership with an emphasis on ethics, wellness, cultural competency, population-based and professional inter-collaborative practice.

This position offers unique teaching, research, and outreach opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration with Health Education and Promotion, Educational Psychology, School Psychology, K-12 education faculty, and the McNair Scholars program on campus. In the community, there are opportunities to work with underserved rural-based and urban populations in and around Stillwater, and nearby Tulsa and Oklahoma City. For more information about the College of Education and Human Sciences, you may wish to view our website at http://education.ekstate.edu.

The College of Education and Human Sciences includes 7 academic units, 172 faculty, and nearly 200 full-time staff. Additional information regarding the College of Education and Human Sciences may be found at http://education.okstate.edu/.

Oklahoma State University, an R1 comprehensive land-grant institution with an enrollment of more than 25,000 students. The university offers 87 undergraduate majors, 84 Master’s programs and 48 programs at the doctoral levels at campuses in Stillwater and Tulsa. Stillwater is a micropolitan community of approximately 49,000 people with high-quality amenities and a comparably low cost of living. Oklahoma City and Tulsa are within a 1-hour drive and cities such as Fayetteville, AR, Joplin, MO and Wichita, KS are within a comfortable 2-3-hour drive time of Stillwater. In addition to excellent healthcare, education (public and private primary and secondary schools), and recreational services, the community affords a rich variety of cultural activities typical of a major university environment, including museums, music, art, and theater. Providing a combination of larger city amenities with an airport and cultural life, while maintaining the charm of a smaller community with affordable housing and excellent schools, Stillwater is ranked one of America’s safest cities. See http://VisitStillwater.org for more information.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: For full consideration, application materials must be received by October 1, 2025 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, sample of published writings, proof of certifications/nursing license, official transcript, and contact information for three professional references to http://jobs.okstate.edu. For questions about the position, please contact the search committee chair, Deana Hildebrand, Professor & Associate Department Head, Nutritional Sciences, deana.hildebrand@okstat.edu.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.