Assistant Professor of Instruction, College of Nursing

Xavier University • Cincinnati, OH

20h • Onsite

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 teach in one or more undergraduate and graduate nursing programs based on program needs, including the in-person second-degree accelerated MSN (MIDAS) program and, as needed, BSN and MSN programs. Instruction may take place in classrooms, online, and/or in lab and simulation settings. Desired specialty areas 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. Faculty are expected to contribute to curriculum and course development and evaluation, clinical experiences, test construction, and assessment of student learning; coordinate effectively with colleagues and clinical agencies; engage in nursing scholarship and professional development; advise and guide students; and participate in faculty, program, college, and university activities and committees. The undergraduate and accelerated programs are traditional on-campus programs requiring faculty presence. Online graduate programs also require some on-campus presence. Visa sponsorship is unavailable. Xavier University is a Jesuit Catholic institution, and the College of Nursing seeks faculty who advance the University's mission through teaching and service. Faculty are expected to foster learning environments marked by academic rigor, ethical leadership, compassion, and service.

Requirements

• Current, 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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong commitment to working as part of a collaborative team.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field; candidates without a doctorate must demonstrate expertise in the desired clinical areas.
• 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, teaching methods, and evaluation.
• Expertise in more than one specialty area.
• Clinical expertise in obstetric nursing and/or leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach in one or more 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 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.
• Foster a learning environment reflecting academic rigor, ethical leadership, compassion, and service.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance plans.
• Health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care accounts.
• Life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off options including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents. Eligibility varies by position and employment class.

What This Job Offers

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