Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction, Nursing

100 The University of Akron; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Akron is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction in the School of Nursing. This 9-month, full-time non-tenure track position focuses on teaching and student evaluation without research expectations.

The role includes supervising clinical placements, contributing to simulation labs, serving on committees, and advancing professional growth in teaching and service while supporting accreditation and program goals.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution with unrestricted RN licensure in Ohio or multi-state.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current medical-surgical clinical competency.
• Two years of teaching experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Proficiency in verbal, written, and electronic communication to interact with students, faculty, staff, and community.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate nursing courses, including didactic and simulation/skills lab.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback.
• Assist in managing clinical placements and expand clinical sites.
• Serve on school, college, and university committees.
• Engage in scholarly activity and service aligned with faculty rank.
• Support accreditation/licensure goals of the program.

Skills

RN experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

BLS certification

Job description

Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction

University of Akron School of Nursing is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction. This is a full-time 9-month non-tenure track position.

The individual in this position is not responsible for completing research.

• Teaching in the undergraduate nursing program including didactic and LRC courses as well as teaching in the simulation and skills lab.
• Evaluating student performance.
• Assist in managing clinical placements including expanding clinical sites.
• Serve on school, college and university-wide committees as assigned.
• Maintain a program of personal, professional growth through activities such as engaging in scholarly activity, university and community service and other pursuits commensurate with faculty rank and status.
• Supporting University, College and School of Nursing goals to assure compliance with accreditation and/or licensure.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing from a nationally or regionally accredited institution with unrestricted registered nurse licensure in the State of Ohio or current multi-state license.
• Must have a minimum of two years of experience working as a Registered Nurse.
• Current medical surgical clinical competency, knowledge, and skills.
• 2 years of teaching experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Proficiency in interpersonal, communication and organizational skills (verbal, written and electronic) necessary to interact effectively with students, faculty, professional staff, administration, clinical affiliates, and the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree preferred (PhD, DNP, DNE).
• Knowledge and skill of maneuvering computer software (Brightspace, Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint and other related educational platforms).
• Recent clinical nursing experience or teaching experience.
• Skills in goal setting and team building.
• Analytical and organizational skills to plan, implement, and evaluate course and program activities.

Additional Position Information

Compensation: Commensurate with experiences and qualifications.

Background Check Statement

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio. The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education. The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches. As Zips, we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees, cultivate a culture and community where all can flourish, and act as responsible stewards of our resources and infrastructure by leveraging data to differentiate our processes and systems. We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students. We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists and leaders. For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our About UA page.

The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.