Mental Health)

University of Akron

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Akron is seeking Part-Time Faculty for its ADN Program, specializing in OB, Pediatrics, and Mental Health. This role involves delivering in-person classroom instruction, developing and implementing lectures and learning materials, creating and grading assignments and exams, and maintaining regular office hours to support student learning. The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees, and is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. It empowers its people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging its passion and expertise, the university creates innovative academic opportunities, supports the well-being of its students and employees, and prioritizes community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches. The university intentionally contributes to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation, and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited university
Current, unencumbered Ohio RN license
Minimum of two (2) years of recent clinical experience in specialty area
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and clinical partners

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching or clinical instruction experience
Experience working with ADN students or in academic settings

Responsibilities

Deliver in-person classroom instruction
Develop/implement lectures and learning materials
Create and grade assignments/exams
Maintain regular office hours to support student learning

Benefits

Supportive, collaborative teaching environment
Comprehensive onboarding and faculty mentorship
A chance to make a real impact by helping shape the next generation of nurses
Competitive total compensation package
Competitive salary
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
Tuition remission for eligible employees and their dependents
Option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) for all staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty
Participation in state retirement systems
Alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
Optional investment opportunities including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b))