Assistant Adjunct Professor - Mental Health, Department of Nursing and Public Health

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Full Consideration Date:

11/15/2026

Job Description:

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Nursing & Public Health seeks applications for an Assistant Adjunct Professor in Nursing position, for the Spring 2027 semester. We seek a dynamic and dedicated registered nurse to facilitate clinical rotations in a mental health environment. For information about the Department of Nursing and Public Health, please visit https://csbs.uni.edu/nursing-public-health.

Education Requirements:            

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.

Required Qualifications:             

Active and unrestrictive Iowa Licensure as a Registered Nurse plus at least two years of clinical nursing experience in a mental health setting required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in precepting or teaching BSN students preferred.

For more information, please contact Carrie Hollerud, Search Committee Chair, at carrie.hollerud@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks are required.

Position Details:

Job Category: Faculty

Type of Position: Temporary

Service Schedule: Spring 2027

Application Instructions:

All applications received by November 15, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Curriculum Vita or Resume
2) Cover letter addressing qualifications

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