Assistant Professor, Nursing, UC Blue Ash College

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position for the Nursing Department beginning August 15, 2026. This is a nine-month position, active from mid-August through mid-May, with pay occurring throughout the full calendar year.

The primary responsibility of faculty is teaching, and it includes both classroom and clinical settings. Additional responsibilities will include professional/scholarly activities related to the profession and department, college, university, and community service. The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent communication skills and a commitment to excellence in teaching. The responsibilities associated with this position may include evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and teach course content in relation to the conceptual framework, philosophy, and course syllabus.
• Supervise nursing students in each clinical course involving delivery of nursing care.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of course and teaching strategies.
• Assumes leadership in course planning and development.
• Teach in more than one specialty area based on the needs of the department.
• Evaluate student classroom and clinical performance with appropriate documentation.
• Post and keep office hours convenient to students and be available by appointment.
• Inform and counsel students regarding academic and clinical progress.
• Maintain clinical agency relationships.
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of clinical facilities.
• Determine clinical learning experiences and client selection.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings.
• Be responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum and program.
• Be knowledgeable regarding the RPT criteria, review data for the Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure (RPT) decisions; express an informed, evaluative judgment regarding RPT decisions.
• Participate on department committees and contribute to accomplishing the functions of the committee.
• Attend UC Blue Ash College faculty meetings.
• Participate in college and/or university governance by being appointed or elected to committees.
• Maintain knowledge and clinical skills in areas of teaching.
• Engage in professional activities as outlined in the Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure criteria of the nursing department.

Minimum Requirements

This position requires all of the following:

• A Master's degree in nursing with a Bachelor's degree in nursing or another field, or a Master's degree in nursing or another field with a Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Reliable transportation to clinical agencies
• Unencumbered license to practice nursing in Ohio
• At least two (2) years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse
• One (1) year of teaching experience in a nursing program or other related teaching experience is required.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• A specialization in medical-surgical nursing with a willingness to teach across settings is preferred.
• A background in obstetrical nursing would be desirable.