UnityPoint Health - Allen College

Adjunct Professor - MSN

Allen College seeks applications for adjunct faculty for the Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program for the 2026 spring term. The adjunct clinical faculty is supervised by the lead course faculty. Salary is commensurate with academic credentials, teaching experience, and scholarly work.

In compliance with the Clery Act, Allen College publishes an Annual Security report containing three previous years of crime statistics, institutional policies concerning campus safety, and a fire safety report. The report is available at  ASR Report-2024.pdf (allencollege.edu). A paper copy is available upon request.

Allen College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Allen College was recognized in The Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For in 2024. Allen College was given Honor Roll status and received recognition in several categories including job satisfaction and support; compensation and benefits; professional development; confidence in senior leadership; faculty and staff well-being; shared governance; and faculty experience.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Teaching responsibilities include:
  • Provides instruction and supervision for assigned students.
  • Assists faculty member in evaluation of students’ progress and competency.
  • Provides a positive role model and professional attitude toward students and the teaching process.
• Maintains confidentiality in accord with college/program policy.
• Works effectively with the daily mental and physical stresses of the job which includes, but not limited to meeting deadlines, attending meetings, completing compliance requirements, meeting and working with staff, faculty, students and the public.

Education:

• Minimum of a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in nursing or related field required.

Licensure/Certification:

• Candidate must possess RN licensure in the state of Iowa as required by accreditation regulations.
• Nationally certified Adult-Gero Acute Care Practitioner or a Family Nurse Practitioner with acute care experience.

Experience:

• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in program discipline or 2 years recent clinical experience in area of teaching.