The Nylen School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Morningside University is seeking applications for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level in Graduate Nursing Education. This position is a nine-month appointment beginning August 11, 2025.

Teaching duties:

• Teaching load is 24 credits per academic year.
• Teaching responsibilities include teaching online theory and practicum courses in the graduate MSN and DNP program.
• Performing additional faculty responsibilities within the School of Nursing and Health Sciences and University, including advising, university service, and professional development.

Qualifications: A Doctorate degree in the field of Nursing is required or wiliness to obtain a doctorate degree.  Master’s degree in the field of Nursing is required.  Must be licensed as an RN/APRN or eligible for licensure in the state of Iowa. Licensed as an APRN is preferred. Must have at least two years of practice as an RN.

Morningside is a private university located in Sioux City, Iowa, that serves approximately 2,300 students from almost all 50 states and more than 30 countries. It was established in 1894 by The United Methodist Church, an affiliation it continues to maintain, and Dr. Albert Mosley serves as its 13th president. The main campus comprises 69 acres nestled in a serene, park-like setting in the heart of Iowa’s fourth largest city. Lags Farm and Sioux Gateway Airport are both nearby extensions of the campus that serve the School of Agriculture and Aviation.

Morningside’s largest undergraduate programs are business, education, and nursing, and the Sharon Walker School of Education and Nylen School of Nursing both offer well-established online post-baccalaureate and graduate program options for nontraditional and graduate students. A strong commitment to experiential learning has enabled Morningside University to maintain a remarkable 99% job and graduate school placement rate for its undergraduate graduates over the past decade.

Morningside University is home to the Mustangs Athletic Department, which fields 28 varsity sports and is a proud member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). Residential undergraduate students may also enjoy more than 50 student-led clubs and organizations or choose to get involved with the School of Visual and Performing Arts regardless of their major.

Learn more about Morningside University at morningside.edu

Review of applications for the position will begin immediately and will continue until filled. For fullest consideration, applicant materials should be received on or before March 14, 2025. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Successful completion of a background check and education verification are required. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, religion, creed, race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, national origin, or other characteristics protected by state and federal law. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Director of Human Resources at welp@morningside.edu.

Apply on-line only by submitting an email to facultysearch@morningside.edu entering “Nylen School of Nursing Graduate Search” in the subject line, and attaching PDF or Microsoft Word files for the following documents: cover letter, current curriculum vitae, current transcripts, 1-page statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three professional references (name, phone number, email). Questions about the position may be addressed to Dr. Jackie Barber, Dean of the Nylen School of Nursing and Health Sciences, (712-274-5297 or barber@morningside.edu).