St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the School of Nursing at their main campus, located in Davenport, Iowa. Faculty rank (e.g., instructor, assistant professor, etc.) will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The anticipated rank of the appointment is at the instructor level (although candidates with more extensive experience may be appointed at a higher rank). Start date is August 17, 2026. The successful candidate will possess some combination of the following with respect to credentials and experience:
- Candidates are required to have an earned Master’s degree in Nursing.
- Candidates must be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Iowa. Additional state licensure may be required.
- Candidates must have five or more years of nursing experience that spans more than one setting.
The individual hired for this position will be expected to enthusiastically embrace the following responsibilities and objectives:
- Teach a 4/4 course load in a variety of delivery modes (may include hybrid and online delivery), advising and mentoring students, and providing service to the Department, College, and University.
- Be a learner-centered educator providing opportunities for students to acquire knowledge and practice skills identified in course objectives within classroom, laboratory and clinical settings; using appropriate and innovative teaching methods.
- Embrace both the challenges and rewards of working to build a vibrant and sustainable learner-centered model for Catholic higher education across the campuses of Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose University.
- Be committed to supported and guided, evidence-based innovation in pursuit of creating impactful learning experiences for students.
- Contribute to the learning and professional outcomes of students across the university generally as well as in the nursing program.
- Engage in ongoing professional development appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline, status, and academic responsibilities.
- Offer high quality learning experiences for students in a range of modalities (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, and online) or demonstrate a willingness to learn how to do so.
- In August 2024, St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University signed an agreement to fully combine the two universities. The university received approval from its accrediting body in 2025 and anticipates regulatory approval in the coming year. Mount Mercy employees became St. Ambrose employees in the summer of 2025, and the two campuses anticipate fully merging operations during the fall 2026 semester.
The strategic combination of Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose University represents the proactive and innovative combination of two healthy Catholic universities. The combined university will reduce costs by significantly reducing the duplication of administrative roles across the two universities and by combining and streamlining a host of back-office operations. The combined university has also reimagined general education and academic programs with a focus on learner-centeredness, sustainability, strong student outcomes, and engaging and innovative learning experiences.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references though our online application portal at https://stambroseuniv.applicantlist.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.