Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor

Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor

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East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the following required applicant documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest
• List of Three References (noting contact information)

At the time of employment, two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected as the candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time. This position is contingent upon availability of funds.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor
Position Number	976020
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	AAH CON Adv Nurs Pract and Educ
Department Homepage	https://nursing.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	NURSING-COLLEGE OF
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor
Working Title	Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category	Faculty (Teaching)
Be a Pirate!	Be a Pirate! East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output. Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits. The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Organizational Unit Overview	Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university’s colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU’s culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation. The College of Nursing’s mission is to serve as a national model for transforming the health of rural underserved regions through excellence and innovation in nursing education, leadership, research, scholarship, and practice. The college continuously strives to create a learning environment and workplace culture that provides opportunities, support, and consideration for all students, employees, alumni, and other stakeholders. The College of Nursing Department of Advanced Practice Nursing & Education provides student centric education to graduate nursing students in a variety of concentrations. Education includes online environments, in-person classroom teaching and clinical setting.
Job Duties	This position is responsible for day-to-day educational experience within the College of Nursing. Reporting to the Chair of Advanced Nursing Practice & Education, the position works with the chairs of the departments, the program directors, other administrative staff within the College of Nursing, and the undergraduate and graduate faculty and undergraduate and graduate students. This position supports CRNA students in the Core and DNP projects and assists in the simulation lab to facilitate CRNA hands on learning. Key Responsibilities Include: Facilitate learning through teaching graduate nursing courses in the learning management system and supporting simulation activities (90%), academic advising. Research & scholarship (5%) Service to the College & university (5%)
Minimum Education/Experience	Terminal degree in nursing (DNP, PhD or EDD). All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire. A valid, unrestricted North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	A valid unrestricted North Carolina registered nurse (RN) license upon employment
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	One year of experience utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS) One year of simulation experience National nursing certification
Special Instructions to Applicant	East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the following required applicant documents: • Curriculum Vitae • Letter of Interest • List of Three References (noting contact information) At the time of employment, two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected as the candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time. This position is contingent upon availability of funds.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable. Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Job Open Date	10/16/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	10/30/2026
Rank Level	Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97464
Nondiscrimination Statement	East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or [email protected].
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation
2. Licenses/Certifications