Position Title
Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing
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Office/Department
Work Environment
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Loyola University Maryland Main Campus
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Position Duties
THE NURSING PROGRAM AT LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND invites applications for a full-time (10-month) Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing in a prelicensure to begin August 1, 2026.This position involves teaching both didactic and clinical courses in our innovative, mission-forward Bachelor of Science of Nursing Program, launched in 2025. Clinical faculty play an important role in advancing the program's academic, operational, and mission-driven goals in clinical skills, simulation, and experiential learning. The successful candidate will work in a highly collaborate environment to educate students using competency-based strategies both across the curriculum and in simulation pedagogy. The successful candidate will also work to ensure that all didactic and clinical experiences, clinical lab, and simulation activities reflect Loyola's Jesuit values and commitment to cura personalis—care for the whole person.
Nursing Program Description:
Loyola's innovative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program will welcome its second cohort of students in Fall 2026. This program uniquely integrates an exceptional liberal arts foundation with a holistic nursing education rooted in the Jesuit tradition of care and social justice. Students begin nursing coursework in their first semester and begin their education in direct patient care in the second year. The program includes a wide range of clinical rotations at our nursing education partner, Mercy Medical Center, a Magnet-recognized hospital known for nursing excellence. The BSN curriculum emphasizes competency-based education, interprofessional collaboration, simulation and skills mastery, and reflective practice. For more information about our BSN program, please visit our website.
All applicants must submit all three of the following documents for this position:
A cover letter,
A curriculum vitae, and
A statement of clinical teaching and training philosophy that explicitly addresses the position summary and incorporates a clear understanding of Loyola's Jesuit mission.
Loyola requires all qualified finalists to provide a list of three references and official educational transcripts. Finalists will be contacted to submit reference information. Application review will begin with this posting and continue until the position is filled.
Salary Range: $79,500 to $85,500
Required Qualifications:
An earned Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or PhD in Nursing from an accredited institution. Candidates whose highest nursing degree is an MSN must also hold an earned doctoral degree in a related discipline from an accredited institution.
Current unencumbered RN license in the state of Maryland or current licensure in another state with the ability to obtain Maryland RN licensure;
Minimum of five years of professional nursing experience, including both clinical practice and academic teaching;
Demonstrated experience in clinical skills and simulation instruction;
Evidence of teaching, curriculum development experience with knowledge of outcomes assessment and continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes;
Familiarity with the AACN Essentials (2021), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Standards, and Maryland Board of Nursing regulations;
Ability to integrate simulation and skills development throughout the curriculum to foster clinical reasoning, safety, and interprofessional collaboration;
Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across faculty and administrative teams;
Commitment to Loyola's Jesuit educational mission, including ethical practice, service, social justice, and holistic student development;
Proficiency with simulation management systems (e.g., Laerdal SimCapture) or willingness to develop expertise;
Experience with or interest in CCNE accreditation, and other regulatory compliance processes;
Active participation in professional organizations and nursing education advocacy;
Ability to engage in teaching that promotes inclusion, belonging, and academic excellence in a diverse learning community
Willingness to learn and utilize educational and clinical management software, including ExamSoft and Exxat, an all-in-one clinical and experiential education management platform.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching in prelicensure BSN programs.
Clinical expertise and/or teaching experience in one or more specialty nursing practice areas, including Pediatrics, Maternal-Child Health, Community/Public Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Health/Medical-Surgical Nursing, Gerontology, or other relevant specialty areas.
Experience with competency-based education, simulation, and clinical evaluation.
Experience with AACN Essentials (2026), CCNE Standards for Accreditation of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs (2024) and nursing program assessment processes.
Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget.
Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
Employment Eligibility
All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9). Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position.
University Description
Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is a Catholic University and one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.
The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 “Best Colleges” list. Loyola was also ranked No. 51 for impact on graduate salaries and No. 81 in the nation for student experience. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for the past decade. Princeton Review named it one of the nation’s top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2026. Loyola is one of 75 colleges and universities included on a list of the “new” dream schools in Jeffrey Selingo’s book, Dream School, Finding the College That’s Right for You. The list of “new” dream schools highlights institutions with strong outcomes, accessible admissions, and dynamic student experiences. Loyola was also listed among the “best value” private colleges in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.
Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among the nation’s top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications.
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Diversity Statement
Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.