Tenure Track Faculty, Nursing (Medical/Surgical)

Cuyahoga Community College; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College seeks a full-time, tenure-track Nursing Faculty member to teach courses across classroom, clinical, and laboratory environments for the Associate and Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Program.

The role requires crafting course materials, evaluating student performance, and contributing to program development. Candidates should hold a Master’s in Nursing with current Ohio RN licensure and teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or higher with clinical background.
• Current, active RN license in Ohio.
• Approved nursing education program by a state board is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach nursing courses in classroom, clinical, and lab settings.
• Develop and deliver syllabi, lectures and materials for the program.
• Evaluate student work and maintain accurate records of attendance and grades.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum and program development.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge through reading and professional activities.

Skills

Teaching ability

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Ohio RN licensure

Professional nursing education program approval

Tools

MS Office

Curriculum design software

Job description

Department: Nursing

Location: College-Wide (one position based at Metropolitan or Eastern Campus, one position based at Western or Westshore Campus)

Reports To: Assoc Dean, Nursing-E&M

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7429

Employment Type: Full-Time Faculty

Union Position: Union

Work Schedule: Standard College Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5pm; Classes as Scheduled with Required Office Hours

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description

Teaches a variety of courses in environments such as classroom, clinical settings and/or laboratory for the Associate and Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Program. Course content may include health assessment, fundamental nursing, medical-surgical nursing, or nursing specialties.

College and/or Division Committee membership and participation is required.

• Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• May be assigned to teach courses on campus or at partner high schools, conduct adjunct instructor observations, and contribute to program development
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences
• Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records
• Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions
• As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues
• Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction
• Compiles, administers and grades examinations
• Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
• Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment
• Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional polices, department matters and academic issues
• Participates in campus and community events

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with a major in nursing
• Completion of a professional nursing education program approved by a state board of nursing
• Minimum of 2 years current experience in the practice of nursing as a RN
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing
• Current active, unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Ohio
• Ability to teach both didactic and clinical courses
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

Preferred Qualifications

• Community college teaching experience

This is a full-time tenure track faculty opportunity. The selected faculty member hired for this position could teach at any one of the College's campuses or sites.

Review of applications will begin on October 26, 2026.

Total Compensation & Benefits

Target Hiring Rate/Salary: $58,165 with B.A. plus 30 semester hours (45 quarter credits) or M.A. degree; Education less than or more than stated will affect minimum salary. This salary reflects a nine (9) month contract period. Faculty can work during summer sessions to earn additional wages.

This offer includes a comprehensive and flexible benefits package comprised of paid time off, affordable medical/dental/vision plan coverage, disability benefits, life/accidental/critical illness insurance, State Teachers Retirement System and other retirement plan options. Coverage for dependents, spouses and domestic partners is also available.

Special Note

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.