Full Time Non-Tenure Track Faculty Nursing RN-BSN Program

The College of Health and Human Services is seeking applications for a full-time non-tenure track faculty position in the Department of Nursing for the online RN- BSN program. (nursing.nku.edu)

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.

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

This position reports to the Associated School Director/School of Nursing Director.
The search will remain open until the position is filled.
This position will begin August 2025.

The School of Nursing invites applications for this full-time non-tenure track renewable faculty position at the lecturer level. Faculty responsibilities will include teaching in the online RN- BSN track and service to the BSN program, School of Nursing, college and university. Teaching responsibilities include instruction in the 7-week online courses during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters of the academic year. These positions do not require relocation to Kentucky.

All faculty must be prepared to plan and teach courses within their area of expertise. This includes developing (or using provided syllabus) for the classes assigned.

Specific duties include:
1. Plan, teach, manage, and evaluate lectures or activities within the course.
2. Assure instructional excellence and innovation in course presentation.
3. Remain current in the discipline through attendance at professional continuing education seminars.
4. Serve on committees as assigned and attend faculty, departmental, and other meetings in person or virtually as necessary.
5. Maintain office hours in person or virtually, and to be accessible and available to students and staff.
6. Review textbooks in the discipline and place textbook orders according to the University schedule.
7. Maintain grades and submit final grades through My NKU by the University deadlines.
8. Work cooperatively with the faculty team.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Doctorate degree required in nursing or related field

Two years of experience in clinical/educational practice within the past five years required.

Previous academic teaching experience in the online format required.

Must possess a valid unencumbered nursing license.

Inquiries should be directed to: Marybeth Baribeau

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