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Assistant Adjunct Professor - Mental Health, Department of Nursing and Public Health

University of Northern Iowa logoUniversity of Northern Iowa
Main Campus, USA
Deadline: 11/15/2026
Posted: Sep 28, 2026

NL Highlights

Facilitate clinical rotations for nursing students in a mental health environment.
Provide valuable clinical experience and guidance to BSN students.
Leverage active Iowa RN licensure and mental health clinical experience to enhance student learning.

Details

Reference

JR1425

Salary & Funding

Competitive academic stipend expected.

Duration

Temporary, Spring 2027

Contact Info

Carrie Hollerud, Search Committee Chair, at carrie.hollerud@uni.edu; careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Active and unrestrictive Iowa Licensure as a Registered Nurse
At least two years of clinical nursing experience in a mental health setting

Next Steps

1
Complete the Employment Application
2
Attach Curriculum Vita or Resume
3
Attach Cover letter addressing qualifications

Opportunity Overview

TITLE: Assistant Adjunct Professor - Mental Health, Department of Nursing and Public Health

Job Description:

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Nursing & Public Health seeks applications for an Assistant Adjunct Professor in Nursing position, for the Spring 2027 semester. We seek a dynamic and dedicated registered nurse to facilitate clinical rotations in a mental health environment. For information about the Department of Nursing and Public Health, please visit https://csbs.uni.edu/nursing-public-health .

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.

Required Qualifications:

Active and unrestrictive Iowa Licensure as a Registered Nurse plus at least two years of clinical nursing experience in a mental health setting required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in precepting or teaching BSN students preferred.

Position Details:

Job Category: Faculty Type of Position: Temporary Service Schedule: Spring 2027

Application Instructions:

All applications received by November 15, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

  1. Curriculum Vita or Resume

  2. Cover letter addressing qualifications

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

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