UConn Careers

INTRODUCTION  

The University of Connecticut, School of Nursing invites applications for an Assistant Clinical Professor with clinical and teaching expertise in Maternal Health/Obstetrics and Gynecology. This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track appointment with an expected start date of August 23, 2025. Under the direction of the Director of Pre-Licensure Programs, the faculty member will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses at the Storrs campus; supervise pre-licensure students in clinical work each semester; apprise each student of his or her clinical performance on a regular basis; conduct evaluation of individual students’ clinical performance via impromptu meetings and planned evaluation conferences; evaluate students’ written work; and participate in campus laboratory teaching experiences, as required.  

UConn’s School of Nursing is among the top Nursing Schools nationwide. It has 83 faculty members, 760 undergraduate, and 332 graduate students, and actively engages in research in health equity across the lifespan; social determinants of health; parent-child health: support for people with acute and chronic conditions, including symptoms and self-management; and biobehavioral studies of sleep and pain, high risk infancy, and gerontology. The School of Nursing offers the opportunity for faculty to engage with multiple centers including the Center for Advancement of Pain Management; The Nursing and Engineering Innovation Center; and the International Center for Lifestory Innovations and Practice. The School’s Biobehavioral Laboratory provides a wet lab and resources to support behavioral research. 

In the area of teaching, the successful candidate will share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate level, development of innovative courses and advising of students, and professional development.    

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Doctoral Degree, if it is not in Nursing candidates must have a master's degree in nursing.  
2. Current Connecticut State license as RN (valid as of the date of hire). 
3. Three years of practice experience in the relevant clinical area.
4. Previous teaching experience.
5. Completion of required health indicators (MMR titers, TB status, Hepatitis B and others as required by clinical agencies) and CPR at time of employment.
6. Excellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship strategies.   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Doctorate in Nursing.  
2. Previous teaching experience in an institution of higher education.
3. Demonstrated ability to contribute to scholarship and service.
4. Teaching and /or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience.
5. Maternal Health/Obstetrics and Gynecology research experience.
6. Certified Inpatient Obstetrics.   

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a 9-month, non-tenure track position subject to annual renewal based on program needs, funding, and performance.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.    

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 

Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. 

TO APPLY 

Please apply online to UConn Jobs at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs Search #498913 to upload the following additional application materials: 

• A cover letter, 
• Curriculum vitae,  
• Teaching statement including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, concepts for new course development, etc. 
• Research and scholarship statement (innovative concepts that will form the basis of academic career, experience in proposal development, mentorship of graduate students, etc.);
• Commitment to diversity statement including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.); 
• Contact information for three (3) professional references.

The evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information regarding the School of Nursing please visit their website at uconn.Nursing.edu.  

This position will be filled subject to budgetary approval. 

At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community. 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp. 

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce.  The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner.  This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all.  We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.