LEO Lecturer I - NUR 604 (Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning - THEORY) - Fall 2026 - School of Nursing (Hybrid)

Description

The UM-Flint School of Nursing has a LEO Lecturer opening for the fall 2026 semester, teaching NUR 604 (Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning - THEORY). This is a three-credit (25% effort) mixed-mode course starting August 20, 2026.

Course description: Prerequisites: Concurrent election of NSC 503 and NSC 504. Investigation of advanced health assessment and differential diagnosis for adolescents, adults, and elders seen in primary care settings, with a focus on the use of diagnostic reasoning and laboratory testing as a framework to synthesize knowledge for comprehensive, systematic, and organized assessment of clients. Diverse approaches are used to expand proficiency in conducting systematic and organized history and physical examinations. Emphasis on sensitivity to cultural and developmental needs as well as health promotion. Students are required to come to campus for an on-site simulation evaluation.

Flint School of Nursing: Nursing in the 21st Century - Recent Statistics

• The nursing profession has grown to nearly 5.2 million registered nurses (RNs), solidifying its position as the largest segment of the nation's healthcare workforce.
• In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report named Nurse Practitioner the #1 Best Job overall, highlighting the profession's excellent future prospects, high salary potential, and stability. The Registered Nurse position ranked #54 in the same overall report and #18 in the Best Healthcare Jobs category.
• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook, the employment of RNs is projected to grow 5% from 2024 to 2034, which is faster than the average for all occupations.
• The Bureau also projects that the employment of nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives will grow 40% between 2024 and 2034, much faster than the average. 

The nursing profession is pivotal to advancing healthcare by addressing key issues like health equity, navigating an increasingly digitalized medical landscape, and adapting to the demands of an aging population.

For additional information into our many degree programs/certificates offered in the School of Nursing, please visit https://www.umflint.edu/nursing/

To learn more about the University of Michigan-Flint campus, click here.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Terminal degree in Nursing or related discipline; 
Experience in nursing practice;
Experience teaching in a clinical setting or an accredited undergraduate and/or graduate nursing program;
Ability to teach in an online format;
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students;
Unencumbered license to practice nursing in the State of Michigan, or eligible to apply

Application Instructions

How to Apply
Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio. The University of Michigan-Flint, School of Nursing invites applications at the rank of Lecturer I. Interested applicants must upload their CV and a list of three references in Interfolio in order to be considered for the position.

Additional Contact Information:
For additional inquiry regarding this position, please contact Lisa Peterson, HR Administrative Specialist, at lispete@umich.edu

Why Work for UM-Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:

■ Generous time off

■ A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.

■ Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.

■ Life insurance

■ Long-term disability coverage

■ Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Eligibility for benefits based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility from the UM Human Resources Benefits and Wellness webpage.

 

UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: