Assistant Professor of Instructions, College of Nursing - DNP & MIDAS Program

Xavier University • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Xavier University’s College of Nursing is seeking experienced, innovative, and highly motivated candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position beginning Spring 2027. The faculty member will teach in the College’s graduate nursing programs, with assignments based on program needs and the candidate’s specialty areas. The primary teaching assignments are in the online DNP program and the in-person MSN Direct Entry as Second Degree (MIDAS) program; assignments may also include BSN and other MSN programs. Teaching may take place in classrooms, online, and/or laboratory or simulation settings. Undergraduate and accelerated programs are traditional on-campus programs requiring faculty presence, while online graduate programs require some on-campus presence.

This is a 12-month faculty position, with teaching assigned across fall, spring, and summer semesters. A 9-month position may be considered, although 12 months is preferred. Faculty will contribute to curriculum and course development and evaluation, clinical experiences, test construction, student learning assessment, student advising, nursing scholarship, professional development, and college and university service. The College seeks faculty who will advance Xavier’s Jesuit Catholic mission and foster an academically rigorous learning environment grounded in ethical leadership, compassion, and service.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Ohio, or eligibility to obtain licensure and practice in Ohio.
• Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field.
• 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

• At least 2 years of teaching experience in an accredited program in a content-specialty area.
• Teaching experience in adult and graduate programs.
• Experience with online instruction.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, teaching methods, and evaluation.
• Expertise in more than one specialty area.
• Teaching specialty expertise in DNP, pre-licensure second-degree accelerated MSN clinical nurse leader (CNL), or MSN core.
• Clinical expertise in public health or leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach in one or more nursing programs according to program needs, including the online DNP and in-person MIDAS programs, and potentially BSN and other MSN programs.
• Provide instruction in classroom, online, and/or laboratory 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 the faculty organization and appropriate program, college, and university activities and committees.
• Foster a learning environment reflecting academic rigor, ethical leadership, compassion, and service to others.

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
• 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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree