Full Time Non-Tenure Track Faculty Nursing RN-BSN Program

Northern Kentucky University; Lancaster; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated full-time non-tenure track faculty member for its online RN-BSN program. This role involves teaching and managing online courses, ensuring instructional excellence, and contributing to the academic community. Ideal candidates will hold a doctorate in nursing or a related field and possess relevant teaching experience. This position offers flexibility as it does not require relocation, allowing educators to engage with students from various locations. Join a vibrant team committed to innovative education and student success.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree required in nursing or related field.
• Two years of clinical/educational practice experience required.
• Previous academic teaching experience in online format required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach, and evaluate online RN-BSN courses.
• Maintain office hours and be accessible to students.
• Serve on committees and attend meetings as necessary.

Skills

Teaching in online RN-BSN track

Clinical practice experience

Curriculum development

Professional continuing education

Education

Doctorate in Nursing

Doctorate in related field

Tools

My NKU

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

The College of Health and Human Services is seeking applications for a full-time non-tenure track faculty position in the Department of Nursing for the online RN- BSN program. (nursing.nku.edu)

NKU is built on core values that emphasize multidimensional excellence, learner-centered education, civic engagement, multiculturalism, innovation, collegiality, and collaboration across disciplines and professional fields.

For additional information on Northern Kentucky University, visit http://www.nku.edu.

NKU has a strong commitment to trans-disciplinary education and the School of Nursing is located in the Health Innovation Center, which offers opportunities for academic innovation and initiatives to affect the health of the region.

This position reports to the Associated School Director/School of Nursing Director.
The search will remain open until the position is filled.
This position will begin August 2025.

The School of Nursing invites applications for this full-time non-tenure track renewable faculty position at the lecturer level. Faculty responsibilities will include teaching in the online RN- BSN track and service to the BSN program, School of Nursing, college and university. Teaching responsibilities include instruction in the 7-week online courses during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters of the academic year. These positions do not require relocation to Kentucky.

All faculty must be prepared to plan and teach courses within their area of expertise. This includes developing (or using provided syllabus) for the classes assigned.

Specific duties include:
1. Plan, teach, manage, and evaluate lectures or activities within the course.
2. Assure instructional excellence and innovation in course presentation.
3. Remain current in the discipline through attendance at professional continuing education seminars.
4. Serve on committees as assigned and attend faculty, departmental, and other meetings in person or virtually as necessary.
5. Maintain office hours in person or virtually, and to be accessible and available to students and staff.
6. Review textbooks in the discipline and place textbook orders according to the University schedule.
7. Maintain grades and submit final grades through My NKU by the University deadlines.
8. Work cooperatively with the faculty team.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Doctorate degree required in nursing or related field

Two years of experience in clinical/educational practice within the past five years required.

Previous academic teaching experience in the online format required.

Must possess a valid unencumbered nursing license.

Inquiries should be directed to: Marybeth Baribeau

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Working Title	Full Time Non-Tenure Track Faculty Nursing RN-BSN Program
Department	School of Nursing
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Position Number
Purpose of Position
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Education	Doctorate
Preferred Education	Doctorate

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	2025F774
Job Open Date	04/16/2025
Job Close Date
Quick Link	https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14738