Jobs at Northern Kentucky University

The College of Health and Human Services is seeking applications for one full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor faculty position in the School of Nursing.
NKU is built on core values that emphasize multidimensional excellence, learner-centered education, civic engagement, multiculturalism, innovation, collegiality, and collaboration across disciplines and professional fields. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, but especially from individuals who contribute to the diversity of our academic community. NKU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff.

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NKU has a strong commitment to trans-disciplinary education. The School of Nursing is located in the Health Innovation Center, which offers opportunities for academic innovation and initiatives to positively impact the health of the region.

This position reports to the School Director/School of Nursing Director.

The School of Nursing invites applications for the tenure track Assistant
Professor level position. Faculty responsibilities will include teaching in the BSN tracks, strong commitment to service, active engagement in scholarship, and general academic advising/career advising. All faculty must be prepared to plan and teach courses within their area of expertise. This includes course development or teaching existing courses.

Teaching responsibilities may include didactic, lab and clinical. The individual in this position will: 1. Plan, teach, and evaluate lectures or activities within the course. 2. Assure instructional excellence and innovation in course presentation.

3. Remain current in the discipline through research and professional continuing education .
4. Serve on school/college/university committees as assigned and will attend faculty, departmental, and other meetings as necessary.
5. Advise students.
6. Provide tutoring to students upon request.
7. Maintain office hours to be accessible and available to students and staff.
8. Review textbooks in the discipline and place textbook orders according to the university schedule.
9. Maintain grades and submit mid-term and final grades by the university deadlines.
10. Work cooperatively with the faculty team including adjunct clinical faculty. 11. Contribute to scholarship or creative activities within the field of nursing or related field.

Doctorate in nursing or related field. Two years of experience in clinical practice within the past five years required. Must have strong critical care background with ability to teach across all BSN levels. Must have strong pathopharmacology knowledge and possess ability to thread concepts into all assigned courses. Strong consideration will be given to candidates with medical surgical experience and psych mental health experience or community experience. Previous academic teaching experience preferred.

Must possess a valid unencumbered nursing license. Licensure in KY and Ohio required.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre- employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.