Clinical Assistant Professor (School of Health Sciences) - 9 month appt

Clinical Assistant Professor (School of Health Sciences) - 9 month appt

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To apply, candidates must submit: (1) a curriculum vitae that includes names and contact information for three professional references, (2) a letter of application that addresses the candidate's qualifications and commitment to Missouri State University's public affairs mission, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses the candidate's approach to teaching and the potential teaching responsibilities described in this announcement, (4) copy of current professional licensure, certification, or other recognized credential in the candidate’s area of professional expertise, and (5) unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required at time of hire). Candidates may also submit optional documentation of teaching excellence and/or a statement addressing past or future contributions to inclusive excellence in teaching, scholarship, clinical practice, professional activity, or community engagement.Screening of applications will begin on December 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should apply online at https://jobs.missouristate.edu/.

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Position Information

Position Title	Clinical Assistant Professor (School of Health Sciences) - 9 month appt
Work Location	Springfield Campus
Out-of-State Employment	Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.
Department	School of Health Sciences
HR Home Department	020548 SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Pay Grade	Unclassified
Sponsorship Information	Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?	No, Position is available to all applicants.
Faculty Appointment Type	Non-Tenure Track
Term (if applicable)	9 month
Begin Date of Appointment	08/01/2027
Exempt/Non-Exempt	Exempt
General Function	The Clinical Assistant Professor is a non-tenure track position with responsibilities for clinical education and service. Clinical faculty may participate in research or other scholarly or creative activities.
Description of Primary Duties	Missouri State University invites applications for a 9-month Clinical Assistant Professor position in the School of Health Sciences to begin August 1, 2027. Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive institution with a strong commitment to student success, ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement through its public affairs mission. We are seeking an interdisciplinary health professional and educator who is passionate about preparing students for careers in health and healthcare, promoting health and wellness, preventing injury and illness, and connecting classroom learning with clinical, community, and workforce settings.The School of Health Sciences is one of five academic units in the McQueary College of Health and Human Services with 10 undergraduate and 4 graduate programs of study in human health focused fields. We are a vibrant academic unit committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The School’s programs span areas including, sports medicine, exercise science, physical education, health services, public health, dietetics and nutrition, radiography, biomedical sciences, clinical lab sciences, and sport and recreation administration.This position is intentionally designed to provide flexible, full-time instructional capacity across the School of Health Sciences. The successful candidate will teach courses within their area of clinical practice and academic expertise while contributing to foundational, clinical, and interdisciplinary coursework. Potential teaching responsibilities may include clinical skills, anatomy, physiology, functional anatomy, care and prevention, first aid and emergency response, health and wellness, exercise and physical activity, clinical foundations, healthcare delivery, patient/client education, professional practice, and clinical or experiential education. Specific teaching assignments will be determined based on the candidate’s expertise and the evolving instructional needs of the School.Candidates may come from a variety of health professional backgrounds, including athletic training, physical therapy, exercise science, health education, healthcare management, public health, radiography, dietetics, or another closely related health profession. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to translate clinical experience into effective university-level teaching and student mentoring and to contribute collaboratively within a multi-program health sciences environment.In addition to teaching, responsibilities will include advising undergraduate students; contributing to experiential, clinical, and community-based learning opportunities; developing and maintaining clinical, community, and workforce partnerships; participating in curriculum development and assessment; engaging in scholarship, applied research, or professional activity consistent with the candidate’s expertise; and providing service to the School, College, University, profession, and community. The position is expected to carry 24 credit hours of teaching annually, with remaining responsibilities distributed among advising, mentoring, scholarship or professional activity, service, curriculum development, assessment, and other faculty responsibilities.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications	The minimum acceptable qualifications for the Clinical Assistant Professor rank are determined by the department and approved by the Dean and the Provost. Clinical Faculty must be qualified as defined by professional/discipline standards, have practical experience appropriate for the responsibilities assigned, and must maintain appropriate professional credentials.
Additional Qualifications	Master’s degree or higher in a health-related discipline or closely related field from an accredited institution. Current professional licensure, certification, or other recognized credential in the candidate’s area of professional expertise. Demonstrated expertise in a health science, clinical, professional, or closely related discipline that aligns with the instructional needs of the School of Health Sciences. Ability to teach foundational, clinical, experiential, and/or interdisciplinary health sciences coursework. Demonstrated ability to translate professional or clinical experience into effective university-level teaching. Evidence of, innovative and learner-centered pedagogy. Ability to advise and support undergraduate students. Ability to work collaboratively across academic programs and disciplines. Commitment to student success, professional preparation, community engagement, and Missouri State University’s public affairs mission.
Link to Job Description	http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/126101.htm
Open Date	10/16/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants	To apply, candidates must submit: (1) a curriculum vitae that includes names and contact information for three professional references, (2) a letter of application that addresses the candidate’s qualifications and commitment to Missouri State University’s public affairs mission, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses the candidate’s approach to teaching and the potential teaching responsibilities described in this announcement, (4) copy of current professional licensure, certification, or other recognized credential in the candidate’s area of professional expertise, and (5) unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required at time of hire). Candidates may also submit optional documentation of teaching excellence and/or a statement addressing past or future contributions to inclusive excellence in teaching, scholarship, clinical practice, professional activity, or community engagement.Screening of applications will begin on December 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should apply online at https://jobs.missouristate.edu/.
Equal Opportunity Statement	Non-Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement	Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number	20260072FTF
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/88541

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Unofficial Transcripts - 1
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Certificate/License-1

Optional Documents

1. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness -1
2. Other Documents - 2