Assistant Professor of Instruction, College of Nursing

Xavier University • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Xavier University's College of Nursing seeks experienced, innovative, and highly motivated candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position beginning Spring 2027. Faculty will teach in one or more undergraduate and graduate nursing programs according to program needs. Programs include BSN, the second-degree accelerated MSN (MIDAS), online MSN, FNP, PMHNO, AGPCNP, and DNP programs. Desired teaching specialties include obstetric nursing, the pre-licensure second-degree accelerated MSN clinical nurse leader track, MSN core, and fundamentals; expertise in multiple specialty areas is highly desirable. The position will teach in the in-person MIDAS program and may also teach in BSN and/or MSN programs. Instruction may take place in classrooms, online, or in labs and simulation settings. The undergraduate and accelerated programs are traditional on-campus programs requiring faculty presence, while online graduate programs require some on-campus presence. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum and course development and evaluation, clinical experiences, test construction, and assessment of student learning. They will establish effective working relationships with colleagues and clinical agencies, participate in nursing scholarship and professional development, advise and guide students, and take part in faculty organization and relevant program, college, and university activities and committees.

The College of Nursing is part of Xavier Health, an integrated health initiative that connects programs and supports collaboration across disciplines. Xavier University is a Jesuit Catholic institution committed to academic excellence, intellectual inquiry, and formation of the whole person. Faculty are expected to support the University's mission and foster an environment characterized by academic rigor, ethical leadership, compassion, and service.

Requirements

• Current and unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Ohio, or eligibility to be licensed and practice in Ohio.
• At least a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse in a specialty area.
• Demonstrated expertise in the desired clinical areas if the candidate does not have a doctoral degree.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong commitment to working as part of a collaborative team.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience in an accredited program in a content-specialty area.
• Teaching experience in adult and graduate programs and online instruction.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, methods of teaching, and evaluation.
• Expertise in more than one specialty area.
• Clinical expertise in obstetric nursing and/or leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach in one or more undergraduate and graduate nursing programs according to program needs, including the in-person MIDAS program and potentially BSN and/or MSN programs.
• Provide instruction in classroom, online, and/or lab and simulation settings.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of curriculum, course content, clinical experiences, test construction, and assessment of student learning.
• Establish effective coordinating relationships with co-workers and clinical agencies.
• Participate in nursing scholarly work and professional development.
• Participate in student academic advising and guidance.
• Participate in faculty organization and appropriate program, college, and university activities and committees.
• Advance the University's mission through teaching and service, fostering an environment of academic rigor, ethical leadership, compassion, and service.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level