Job description
DEPARTMENT: College of Nursing
RANK: Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor
ABOUT THE POSITION: This position is for a 9-month clinical assistant or clinical associate professor who actively participates in activities and tactics that enhance the mission and vision of the College of Nursing, including teaching, service, scholarship, and recruitment/retention of students. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation of medical-surgical nursing experience to the role. A minimum of two years of clinical practice in a hospital-based medical-surgical setting is required. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in direct patient care, strong clinical judgement skills, and a commitment to mentoring the next generation of nurses. Experience with electronic health records and interdisciplinary teamwork is essential, as the successful candidate will guide students through the development of core competencies in the classroom, simulation lab, and clinical environments. An earned doctoral degree (DNP, EdD, or PhD) is required for this position. Candidates who wish to obtain the Clinical Associate Professor rank should have evidence of regional or national presentations and at least one publication per year for a consistent period of time.
APPOINTMENT DATE: Spring 2026
ABOUT THE COLLEGE: The College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The College offers pre-licensure BSN, accelerated BSN, ADN to BSN, ADN to MSN, MSN tracks in nursing administration, education, and nurse practitioner tracks in family and adult-gerontological acute care, post-graduate certificates, and DNP programs. The College of Nursing also offers a Joint Nursing Science Ph.D. program with the University of Alabama. The College’s total fall 2022 enrollment was just under 1,000 students across the degree programs. Extensive distance education programs are offered. The College of Nursing currently cooperates with more than 1300 sites for clinical education. All programs provide opportunities to make a difference in healthcare delivery, teaching, and evidence-based practice or research. More information about the college is found at https://www.uah.edu/nursing.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1969, The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of America’s premier doctoral-granting, comprehensive universities known for addressing some of the world’s most critical technological challenges. UAH, a part of the University of Alabama System, offers an environment where students are able to explore, discover, create and communicate knowledge. UAH has eight colleges, more than 100 areas of study, and 17 high-tech research centers and institutes. Located in the heart of the Technology Hub of the South, UAH serves as the anchor tenant of the second-largest research park in the United States, Cummings Research Park. UAH boasts storied partnerships with Redstone Arsenal, NASA and the Department of Defense. The institution is a member of the Gulf South athletic conference. UAH is where technology and human understanding converge to prepare students to transform their future. Learn more at www.uah.edu.
ABOUT HUNTSVILLE: Defense, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing and a variety of emerging specialties provide challenging work in Huntsville, also known as the Rocket City. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and quality of life in the Southeast. More than 1.2 million people reside in the Huntsville metro area, and it is now the largest city in Alabama. From outdoor recreational activities to an enhanced arts and entertainment community, Huntsville contributes to a wonderful way to live, work, and play. Learn more at www.huntsville.org.
How to apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Appointment date is anticipated as Spring 2026. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, official transcripts, and three (3) letters of reference. Digital submissions may be sent via e-mail to:[email protected]. Please direct any questions related to the position to: Amy Lanz, Ed.D., RN/Chair, Faculty Search Committee, UAH, College of Nursing, NB 417, 256-824-2453. Please refer to log number 26-27-486.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
