University of Nebraska Medical Center

Job Summary:

This position involves mentoring students in both academic and clinical environments, ensuring the integration of evidence-based practice and professional standards into all aspects of instruction. The successful candidate will maintain engagement in academic scholarship and/or faculty practice, depending on individual expertise and interests.

This position is posted as full-time, but the College of Nursing is open to hiring at a commitment of less than full-time for the right candidate.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of nurses while advancing personal and professional growth within a collaborative, student-centered academic community.  This position is located in Kearney, NE.

About Us:

At the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, we don’t just educate nurses — we empower leaders, innovators, and advocates who redefine what’s possible in health care. With five divisions across the state and a legacy of excellence spanning more than a century, we are Nebraska’s premier institution for nursing education, research, and practice.

Our mission is simple but bold: to transform lives through exceptional nursing education, groundbreaking research, and compassionate, evidence-based care. From undergraduate to doctoral programs, our students learn from nationally recognized faculty, engage in hands-on clinical experiences, and join a community committed to advancing the health of our state and beyond.

Whether in the classroom, the lab, or the community, the UNMC College of Nursing is where purpose meets practice — and where the future of nursing begins.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in nursing (MSN). Doctoral degree in nursing (PhD, DNP, Ed. D) preferred. Current Unencumbered Nebraska nursing license or eligible for licensure.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum two years nursing education experience preferred. Current or recent clinical experience as RN, with preference for prior teaching experience in nursing education.