"Assistant Professor of Instruction in Nursing, Non-Tenure Track"

Assistant Professor of Instruction in Nursing, Non-Tenure Track

Company: Ohio University

Job Location: Athens, 45701-2979

Category: Nursing

Type: Full-Time

Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the online application and attach required documents. Required documents include:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume/CV
3. List of professional references (with address, telephone number and email)
4. Teaching philosophy statement
5. Actual or proposed course syllabi
6. Unofficial transcripts.
7. A copy of your current RN license attached under the "Other" document type.

Failure to submit and properly upload all required documents, including your RN license, will result in your application being auto disqualified.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by April 15, 2026.

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of criminal background checks and drug screen testing.

This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, and retirement.

Posting Number: 20163103F

Job Description

Ohio University Southern invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Nursing, a non-tenure track faculty position pre-licensure nursing instruction with a clinical emphasis at the associate and bachelor's degree levels. This is a full-time, 11-month renewable position. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating instruction primarily in the clinical and laboratory settings using various methods and modes of delivery. Didactic instruction will be assigned based on expertise and credentials.

Additional expectations include (but are not limited to):

1. Meeting with course faculty to develop course expectations.
2. Identifying students' needs based on objectives of the relevant course.
3. Providing instruction to students, at the clinical sites, and/or in laboratory/simulation settings.
4. Assisting students in using problem-solving techniques.

Participation in scholarship is not required. All School of Nursing faculty members are expected to collaboratively and actively engage in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of student instruction and to participate in School of Nursing governance to ensure program standards and outcomes are fully met.

The School of Nursing has six locations in Southern and Central Ohio and is one of the top 10 largest nursing schools in the country. The School of Nursing is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Nursing is housed within the College of Health Sciences and Professions. The school focuses on fostering preservation, promotion, and restoration of health in both the local and global community.

The Southern campus, part of Regional Higher Education (RHE), is one of five regional campuses, in addition to Southern, there are locations at Chillicothe, Eastern (St. Clairsville), Lancaster, and Zanesville. Each campus offers unique opportunities for a student-centered environment and to build campus/community relationships. For more information about Regional Higher Education, please visit www.ohio.edu/regional.

The Southern campus is located in Ironton, Ohio, a riverside community near the conjunction of Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. The campus serves traditional, first-generation, College Credit Plus, and non-traditional students throughout the Tri-state area; employs full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff; and offers a variety of associate and baccalaureate degree options, as well as community and workforce development training. For more information about Ohio University Southern, please visit www.ohio.edu/southern.

We seek a candidate with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of professional nursing is required by the start date of appointment.

An active and unencumbered Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) or multi-state RN license, or eligibility for obtaining and maintaining an Ohio or multi-state RN license is required. Must have Ohio or multi-state RN license prior to start date.

A minimum of two years (24 months full-time equivalent) of work experience as an RN in the United States is required.

Preferred Qualifications

At least five years' experience in the nursing profession with at least two years in a medical-surgical practice setting. Experience as a clinical faculty member in an associate degree or BSN program is preferred.

A master of science in nursing (MSN) or a related field is preferred.

Department
STHRN Nursing

Pay Rate: Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.

Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)

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Job Open Date
03/24/2026

Posting Close Date

Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by April 15, 2026.

Job Category: Instructional and Clinical Faculty

Months
11 month

Planning Unit: Regional Higher Education

Campus: Southern