The opportunity:
Stepful College, an ABHES-accredited institution, is seeking an experienced, passionate nursing educator to join our faculty as an Clinical Instructor with our Practical Nursing (PN) and Registered Nursing (RN) programs. This is a permanent, full-time position - an exceptional opportunity for experienced nursing educators, including those currently teaching in adjunct roles, who are ready to bring their expertise to a full-time academic home.
As a Full-Time Clinical Faculty member, you'll bring your nursing expertise directly to the bedside - supervising and guiding practical nursing students through hands-on clinical rotations at our partner healthcare facilities throughout the St. Louis area.
What you'll do:
- Deliver clinical instruction - supervise students during clinical rotations at partner healthcare facilities throughout the St. Louis area
- Support student success - monitor student progress, provide timely and constructive feedback, and develop remediation plans for students who need additional support
- Contribute to curriculum - collaborate with program leadership and fellow faculty to review, refine, and continuously improve PN and RN program curriculum
- Maintain compliance - uphold Missouri State Board of Nursing standards and support program accreditation requirements through accurate documentation and consistent adherence to program policies
- Engage the community - build and maintain positive relationships with clinical partner facilities, preceptors, and other external stakeholders
- Participate in faculty life - attend faculty meetings, contribute to program evaluation, and support the broader academic mission of Stepful College
What you'll bring:
- Active, unencumbered Missouri RN license (or compact state license eligible for Missouri endorsement)
- Master's degree in nursing - required
- 2+ years of experience as clinical faculty in an RN nursing education program
- 2+ years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse
- Demonstrated ability to teach across modalities - didactic, skills lab, and clinical settings
- Familiarity with Missouri State Board of Nursing requirements and nursing program accreditation standards
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills - ability to connect with diverse adult learners and collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and clinical partners
- Availability Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend availability as program schedules require
Bonus points if:- You have specialty clinical experience in medical-surgical, OB, pediatrics, or maternal health nursing
Interview Process:
- Intro Call with Talent Team
- Virtual Interview with Hiring Manager
- Case Study Assignment
- Final Onsite Panel Interviews
Benefits and Compensation:
- Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
- 401(k)
- FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
- Learning stipend
- Open vacation policy, including:
- Guidance of 15 days PTO annually
- 10 public holidays observed for 2026
The target base salary range for this opportunity is
$80,000 - $95,000, and is part of a competitive total rewards package including equity and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, internal pay equity and other relevant business considerations.
Please note we do not have a bonus structure at this time so all cash compensation will come in the form of base salary. The total compensation package will also include our benefits package and an equity (ISOs) package.
In light of recent hiring scams, if you're selected to move onto the next phase of our hiring process, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out to you directly from an email address to guide you through our interview process.
