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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 Professor of Nursing
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
Nursing faculty roles typically require a master's degree at minimum, and many tenure-track positions require a doctorate. Pull your O*NET profile for the Postsecondary Nursing Instructor occupation to confirm the degree requirements USCIS will expect your employer to document.
Target institutions with existing H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify universities, academic medical centers, and community colleges that have certified LCAs for nursing faculty roles. Schools with active filing history already have immigration counsel in place, which shortens the sponsorship timeline significantly.
Distinguish your clinical specialty before applying
Nursing faculty positions are often tied to specific practice areas such as critical care, psychiatric nursing, or perioperative nursing. Tailoring your application materials to a department's clinical curriculum gaps makes you a stronger candidate and gives your employer a cleaner specialty occupation argument for USCIS.
Confirm each campus site requires its own LCA
If your faculty role involves teaching at multiple campuses or clinical sites, your employer must file a certified LCA for each worksite location. Raise this early in negotiations so the institution's HR or legal team can account for it in the sponsorship timeline.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
Academic hiring cycles are rigid. If your offer is tied to a semester start date, ask your employer to file with USCIS using premium processing. This cuts adjudication time to 15 business days and reduces the risk of a gap between your start date and petition approval.
Align your NCLEX and state licensure before the I-129 is filed
Some nursing faculty roles require an active state RN license, especially those with clinical supervision duties. Confirm which state license your employer needs and have it in hand before USCIS adjudicates your I-129, since an outstanding licensure requirement can trigger a Request for Evidence.
H-1B Visa Professor of Nursing: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Professor of Nursing role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Postsecondary nursing faculty positions qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they typically require at least a master's degree in nursing or a clinical nursing specialty. Tenure-track and research-focused roles frequently require a doctorate. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties and degree requirements listed in the offer letter and LCA, so the employer's job description must clearly reflect degree-level academic and clinical work.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for nursing faculty?
Research universities, academic medical centers, colleges of nursing, and community colleges with allied health programs are the most active sponsors of H-1B visas for nursing faculty. Many of these institutions qualify as cap-exempt employers, meaning they can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and without waiting for the selection process. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
What is the H-1B status period for a nursing faculty position?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended for another three years, reaching a six-year maximum. After six years, extensions beyond that limit require an approved or pending I-140 immigrant visa petition. Many universities actively support nursing faculty through permanent residence sponsorship, which can preserve H-1B eligibility past the standard ceiling.
What documents does my employer need to file the H-1B petition for a nursing faculty role?
Your employer needs a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL, an official offer letter specifying nursing faculty duties and required degree, and your educational credentials. If your faculty role involves direct patient care or clinical supervision, they may also need documentation of your state RN license. Degree equivalency evaluations from a recognized credential evaluation service are required if your nursing degree is from outside the United States.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new university if I change nursing faculty positions?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new sponsoring institution as soon as they file your transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided you're maintaining valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA certified for the new worksite location and submit a new I-129 petition. Your status period resets based on the new petition's approval terms.