Clinical Assistant/Associate Professors (3 positions)

Cleveland State University • Cleveland, OH

70d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland State University's College of Health (COH) and the School of Nursing invite applications for 3 full-time tenure track Clinical faculty positions; two at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor and one at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor. Positions will begin on January 5, 2026. All positions are on a a 9-month academic year contract with the possibility of a supplemental summer contract. The School of Nursing at CSU is rapidly growing, with approximately 975 students enrolled across our undergraduate and graduate programs. The School educates a diverse student body from various geographic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and values community engagement. We seek doctoral prepared nurses with a teaching portfolio that demonstrates a record of accomplishment in the classroom, curriculum design & development and student outcomes. Candidates with teaching expertise in medical-surgical nursing, women & children's health or those who have active certification as an APRN as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, preferred. Duties include teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels with both face-to-face courses and web-based courses. These positions are on-campus. The successful candidate will be responsible for didactic courses, clinical supervision and teaching skills. In addition to teaching, these faculty will work with colleagues in course development, attending residencies for our online students, meeting accreditation standards and assisting in monitoring clinical compliance. The successful candidate must also engage in standard school, university and community service activities. Selected candidates will be required to maintain clinical currency. The School of Nursing is housed in the College of Health along with the departments of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). Health Sciences & Human Performance, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and the School of Social Work. Together, the COH offers more than 23 undergraduate and graduate academic programs in health professions, nursing programs, social work and related certificate programs all designed to provide clinical and experiential learning, interprofessional practice, and scholarship activities. The College of Health deeply understands its role in improving health outcomes, decreasing health disparities and uniquely preparing practitioners and clinicians to practice and lead in a rapidly changing healthcare system. CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

Requirements

• Earned doctoral degree in nursing or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution by the time of hire. Appropriate terminal degree must be completed by January 1, 2026. Persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor
• If doctoral degree is in a closely related field, the candidate must have an MSN from an accredited university
• An unencumbered active RN license
• Two years teaching experience in nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in academic teaching and clinical supervision in a postsecondary setting, especially online
• Curriculum or program development experience
• Teaching portfolio demonstrating experience across the curriculum in graduate and undergraduate courses and undergraduate courses, in online and face to face modalities
• Teaching experience or demonstrated expertise in at least one of these: medical-surgical nursing, women and children's health, forensics or have active certification as an APRN as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Experience with high fidelity simulated learning environments
• Evidence of strong interpersonal/communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and work on teams
• Certified Nurse Educator or MSN in nursing education.

Responsibilities

• Teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels with both face-to-face courses and web-based courses.
• Responsible for didactic courses, clinical supervision and teaching skills.
• Work with colleagues in course development
• Attending residencies for our online students
• Meeting accreditation standards and assisting in monitoring clinical compliance.
• Engage in standard school, university and community service activities.
• Maintain clinical currency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees