Clinical Assistant Professor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Clinical Assistant Professor

Position Number

Position Number F

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Fixed Term: 1 year

FTE

FTE 1=9/10 month -Faculty only

Position Overview

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University ( NCCU ), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU , your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

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Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Nursing emerges from the challenge to meet the manpower needs for quality health care locally, nationally and globally. The role and scope of the Department of Nursing are reflected in the characteristics of selected learning environments and their ability to enhance individual productivity in changing society. The Department of Nursing provides essential service to improve the quality of life for all people through quality educational programs, research, and scholarly endeavors, and community service.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Clinical Assistant Professor will teach nursing courses and develop instructional material related to area assigned. The Clinical Assistant Professor will also evaluate student clinical performance according to established criteria and course objectives. In addition, the Clinical Assistant Professor will perform related duties such as advising students on academic curricula, formal and informal instruction, counseling students, original work or research, preparation of new courses, and serve on various campus and community committees.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion in fulfillment of the university’s mission; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; excellent analytical skills and reasoned judgment; ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others; candidate must have at least three years of clinical experience in pediatrics nursing; candidate must have at least three years of teaching experience in pediatrics nursing.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

The Clinical Assistant Professor position requires an unrestricted North Carolina RN license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University ( NCCU ) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Function

Function Instructional

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Provide classroom and clinical instruction. Evaluate, monitor and mentor student academic progress. Assess, review and evaluate student activities and progress. Contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of a high quality curriculum

Function

Function Public Service

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Service to the department, college, and university. In addition, service to the community and/or profession is an expectation. Maintain clinical practice if hold practice doctorate, such as NP.

Function

Function Research

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Engage in scholarly endeavors, such as publishing, presenting, and applying for grants.

Posting Number

Posting Number F

Open Date

Open Date 09/15/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Date Position Available

Date Position Available 07/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• DD-214 (Veterans Only)
• NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
• Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).