Create Position: Assistant Professor BSN Nursing-Tenure Track

Northern-Kentucky-University; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern-Kentucky-University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing to teach BSN courses across tracks, engage in scholarship, and advise students. The role requires a doctoral degree in nursing or related field and an active nursing license valid in Kentucky and Ohio (or multi-state).

Experience in clinical practice within the last five years is required. The position emphasizes instructional excellence, service to committees, and collaboration with adjunct

Qualifications

• Doctorate in nursing or related field required.
• Two years of clinical practice within the past five years required.
• Must possess a valid unencumbered nursing license.
• Licensure in KY and Ohio required or Multi-state.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach, and evaluate lectures or activities within the BSN courses.
• Advise students throughout the semester and provide tutoring as needed.
• Maintain office hours and engage in service, governance, and scholarship.
• Review textbooks/resources and manage grades and university deadlines.
• Cooperate with adjunct clinical faculty and contribute to scholarly work.

Skills

Teaching

Student advising

Curriculum development

Scholarly activity

Clinical decision making

Education

Doctorate in nursing or related field

Two years of clinical practice in past five years

KY and Ohio nursing licensure or multi-state

Job description

Position Title:Create Position: Assistant Professor BSN Nursing-Tenure TrackPosition Type:RegularAbout the Role:The School of Nursing invites applications for the tenure track Assistant Professor level position. Faculty responsibilities will include teaching in the BSN tracks, strong commitment to service, active engagement in scholarship, and general academic advising/career advising. 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.Teaching responsibilities may include didactic, lab and clinical.Specific responsibilities include:Plan, teach, and evaluate lectures or activities within the course.Assure instructional excellence and innovation in course presentation.Remain current in the discipline through research and attendance at professional continuing education seminars.Serve on committees as assigned and attend faculty, departmental, and other meetings as necessary.Advise students throughout the semester.Provide tutoring to students upon request.Maintain office hours to be accessible and available to students and staff.Review textbooks/resources in the discipline and place orders according to the University schedule.Maintain grades and submit mid-term and/or final grades through My NKU by the University deadlines.Work cooperatively with the faculty team including adjunct clinical faculty.Contribute to scholarship or creative activities within the field of nursing or related field.EducationDoctorate in nursing or related field. Two years of experience in clinical practice within the past five years required. Must have ability to teach across all BSN levels. Must have strong pathopharmacology knowledge and clinical decision making with the ability to thread nursing concepts into all assigned courses. Previous academic teaching experience preferred.Must possess a valid unencumbered nursing license. Licensure in KY and Ohio required or Multi-statePlease include:Teaching PhilosophyCover letterCVReferencesScholarship planWork Environment & Physical Demands: