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The School of Nursing at the University of Central Missouri invites applications to join our Nursing faculty, starting in January 2027.
The successful candidate will teach Nursing courses within their respective content areas. This entails adequate preparation for courses, effective course design and instruction, and fair and timely evaluation/feedback of student progress. To ensure quality teaching, faculty must be committed to the success of students as well as ongoing assessment of curriculum and of student learning.
Faculty within the College of Health, Science, and Technology at University of Central Missouri support the university’s mission of providing student-centered, quality education and are committed to the success of students. This includes quality teaching, advising, collegiality and communication. In addition, faculty provide service to their program, department and university, engage in research, scholarship, and professional development activities. During contractual employment, faculty members are expected to be available to assist, engage, and respond to students, colleagues, departmental, college, and institutional needs.
Examples of Duties
Teaching - The primary responsibility of the faculty is quality teaching in their respective content areas, regardless of delivery format. This entails adequate preparation for courses, effective course design and instruction, and fair and timely evaluation/feedback of student progress. To ensure quality teaching, faculty must be committed to the success of students as well as ongoing assessment of curriculum and of student learning.
- Keep current in your discipline.
- Organize courses to facilitate quality student engagement and high impact practices.
- Assist department/school chairs with scheduling of classes that meet the needs of students.
- Comply with departmental, college, and university standards concerning the academic quality and integrity of their classes.
- Keep current in their use of technology by attending university training sessions and other professional development opportunities.
- Be available to meet students outside the classroom by being available before or after classes by scheduling office hours both in a physical and electronic format to include in person and virtual office hours.
- Assist with department and college assessment and be proactive with modifications to curriculum based on assessment feedback.
Scholarship/Professional Development - The strength of a university rests on the knowledge and skills of its faculty. Faculty must stay current in their field of expertise/teaching area.
- Authoring academic writings.
- Presentation of work at local/state/regional/national conferences.
- Active membership and/or office holding in professional organizations at the local/state/regional/national level.
Service - An expectation of a professional faculty member is to serve the department, college, and university community.
- Attending department/college/university meetings.
- Engaging in committee work that will advance the department/college/institution.
- Assisting with student recruitment.
- Participating in graduation and convocation ceremonies.
Advising - A primary responsibility of faculty is the proper, timely, competent and professional advising of students.
- Be knowledgeable of the requirements of their degree programs as stated in the appropriate catalog(s).
- Meet/advise students on academic and non-academic matters (e.g. curriculum mapping, internships, graduate/professional school options and career preparation).
- Provide leadership and promote excellence in student organizations.
Communication - Faculty should communicate effectively and in a timely manner with students and colleagues at all levels of the institution. This implies an understanding of the communication hierarchy within departments, colleges, and administrative levels. Timely communication with students supports other faculty responsibilities (teaching, advising).
- Cultivate a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other faculty/staff within their own department, the college and the university.
- Be responsive and timely. Respond to student phone calls and email messages within university guidelines.
Typical Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree must be in Nursing or a closely related field.
- A minimum of three years’ of nursing experience.
- Communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
- Curriculum Vita should support the candidate’s hands on experiences in the field of nursing and the ability to teach the theories of nursing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior teaching or clinical teaching experience at the college or university level, advising students, and working with student groups.
- Experience teaching while utilizing a learning management system.
Supplemental Information
Reviews of applications will begin November 10, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We accept applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, or abilities. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vita; 3) names and contact information, including e-mail of three (3) professional references on the faculty profile; and 4) copies of transcripts showing completed degrees. Official transcripts and three letters of reference will be requested before the appointment is finalized. The University of Central Missouri requires that all faculty applicants complete the on-line faculty profile at schooljobs.com/careers/ucmo.
Search Committee Chair contact information:
Dr. Jeanie Kaeberle, Chair
School of Nursing Search Committee
School of Nursing
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO 64093-5025
E-mail: kaeberle@ucmo.edu
Phone: (660) 543-6600
Special Instructions:
Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.
Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our faculty and staff are the university’s most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
- 32% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
- Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
- Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
- Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
- University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
- Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
- The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
- The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
- An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
- UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page!
Description
The School of Nursing at the University of Central Missouri invites applications to join our Nursing faculty, starting in January 2027.
The successful candidate will teach Nursing courses within their respective content areas. This entails adequate preparation for courses, effective course design and instruction, and fair and timely evaluation/feedback of student progress. To ensure quality teaching, faculty must be committed to the success of students as well as ongoing assessment of curriculum and of student learning.
Faculty within the College of Health, Science, and Technology at University of Central Missouri support the university’s mission of providing student-centered, quality education and are committed to the success of students. This includes quality teaching, advising, collegiality and communication. In addition, faculty provide service to their program, department and university, engage in research, scholarship, and professional development activities. During contractual employment, faculty members are expected to be available to assist, engage, and respond to students, colleagues, departmental, college, and institutional needs.
Examples of Duties
Teaching - The primary responsibility of the faculty is quality teaching in their respective content areas, regardless of delivery format. This entails adequate preparation for courses, effective course design and instruction, and fair and timely evaluation/feedback of student progress. To ensure quality teaching, faculty must be committed to the success of students as well as ongoing assessment of curriculum and of student learning.
- Keep current in your discipline.
- Organize courses to facilitate quality student engagement and high impact practices.
- Assist department/school chairs with scheduling of classes that meet the needs of students.
- Comply with departmental, college, and university standards concerning the academic quality and integrity of their classes.
- Keep current in their use of technology by attending university training sessions and other professional development opportunities.
- Be available to meet students outside the classroom by being available before or after classes by scheduling office hours both in a physical and electronic format to include in person and virtual office hours.
- Assist with department and college assessment and be proactive with modifications to curriculum based on assessment feedback.
Scholarship/Professional Development - The strength of a university rests on the knowledge and skills of its faculty. Faculty must stay current in their field of expertise/teaching area.
- Authoring academic writings.
- Presentation of work at local/state/regional/national conferences.
- Active membership and/or office holding in professional organizations at the local/state/regional/national level.
Service - An expectation of a professional faculty member is to serve the department, college, and university community.
- Attending department/college/university meetings.
- Engaging in committee work that will advance the department/college/institution.
- Assisting with student recruitment.
- Participating in graduation and convocation ceremonies.
Advising - A primary responsibility of faculty is the proper, timely, competent and professional advising of students.
- Be knowledgeable of the requirements of their degree programs as stated in the appropriate catalog(s).
- Meet/advise students on academic and non-academic matters (e.g. curriculum mapping, internships, graduate/professional school options and career preparation).
- Provide leadership and promote excellence in student organizations.
Communication - Faculty should communicate effectively and in a timely manner with students and colleagues at all levels of the institution. This implies an understanding of the communication hierarchy within departments, colleges, and administrative levels. Timely communication with students supports other faculty responsibilities (teaching, advising).
- Cultivate a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other faculty/staff within their own department, the college and the university.
- Be responsive and timely. Respond to student phone calls and email messages within university guidelines.
Typical Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree must be in Nursing or a closely related field.
- A minimum of three years’ of nursing experience.
- Communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
- Curriculum Vita should support the candidate’s hands on experiences in the field of nursing and the ability to teach the theories of nursing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior teaching or clinical teaching experience at the college or university level, advising students, and working with student groups.
- Experience teaching while utilizing a learning management system.
Supplemental Information
Reviews of applications will begin November 10, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We accept applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, or abilities. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vita; 3) names and contact information, including e-mail of three (3) professional references on the faculty profile; and 4) copies of transcripts showing completed degrees. Official transcripts and three letters of reference will be requested before the appointment is finalized. The University of Central Missouri requires that all faculty applicants complete the on-line faculty profile at schooljobs.com/careers/ucmo.
Search Committee Chair contact information:
Dr. Jeanie Kaeberle, Chair
School of Nursing Search Committee
School of Nursing
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO 64093-5025
E-mail: kaeberle@ucmo.edu
Phone: (660) 543-6600
Special Instructions:
Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.
Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our faculty and staff are the university’s most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
- 32% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
- Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
- Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
- Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
- University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
- Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
- The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
- The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
- An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
- UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Assistant Professor of Nursing
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
An Assistant Professor of Nursing role typically requires a master's degree minimum, and many institutions now expect a DNP or PhD. Have your foreign nursing credentials evaluated by a CGFNS-approved agency before applying, so your employer can confidently support the specialty occupation classification in your I-129 petition.
Target cap-exempt institutions from the start
Universities, academic medical centers, and nonprofit research hospitals affiliated with higher education are cap-exempt under H-1B rules. Applying to these employers means your petition can be filed any time of year, bypassing the annual selection process that applies to private-sector sponsors.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for nursing faculty roles. Filtering by institutions that have already sponsored similar positions tells you which hiring committees understand the sponsorship process and are unlikely to withdraw offers over immigration complexity.
Confirm your O*NET classification before the LCA is filed
Your employer must file the LCA under the correct Standard Occupational Classification code. Review the O*NET profile for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary to confirm your duties align, then ask your employer's HR team to verify the SOC code before DOL submission to avoid a wage-level mismatch.
Request prevailing wage documentation during offer negotiation
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level yourself before accepting an offer, so you can flag any discrepancy before the LCA is certified and your salary is locked in.
Get a separate LCA certified for each teaching site
If your faculty role involves clinical supervision at hospital sites or rotations across campuses in different metro areas, each distinct worksite needs its own certified LCA. Raise this with your employer's immigration counsel early in the offer process to avoid H-1B violations after you start.
H-1B Visa Assistant Professor of Nursing: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Professor of Nursing role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. An Assistant Professor of Nursing is a specialty occupation because the position normally requires at least a master's degree in nursing, nursing education, or a closely related field. Most accredited nursing programs require a DNP or PhD for tenure-track appointments. USCIS consistently recognizes academic nursing faculty roles as qualifying specialty occupations when the employer documents the degree requirement in the job description and in the I-129 petition.
Do most colleges and universities sponsor H-1B visas for nursing faculty?
Many do, and their status as cap-exempt H-1B employers makes the process more straightforward than sponsorship at a private company. Accredited universities and their affiliated medical centers can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and selection process, meaning your petition can be submitted at any point in the year. You can browse institutions with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for nursing faculty positions on Migrate Mate.
How long does H-1B status last for a nursing professor position?
USCIS initially grants H-1B status for up to three years, which your employer can extend for another three years, reaching a six-year maximum. After six years, continued H-1B extensions may be available if your employer has an active green card sponsorship process under PERM or an approved I-140 petition meeting specific time thresholds. Faculty at cap-exempt institutions are not exempt from the six-year limit.
What happens to my H-1B status if my nursing faculty contract is not renewed?
If your appointment ends, your H-1B status is tied to that employer and worksite, so you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the country. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before you begin working. Reaching out to institutions actively sponsoring nursing faculty before your contract ends gives you time to secure a timely transfer.
Can I do clinical supervision at hospital sites under my university H-1B?
Only if your employer files a certified LCA covering each distinct worksite location. A single LCA filed for your university campus does not automatically cover affiliated hospitals or clinical rotation sites in different metropolitan areas. Your employer's immigration counsel must identify every consistent off-campus worksite and obtain a certified LCA for each before you begin supervising students there, as working without a site-specific LCA creates H-1B compliance violations.