Full time- Non TenureTrack Faculty Nursing BSN Undergraduate Studies

The College of Health and Human Services is seeking applications for one full-time, non-tenure-track, BSN 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 has a strong commitment to interprofessional and transdisciplinary education. The School of Nursing is located in the Health Innovations building, which offers opportunities for academic innovation and initiatives to affect the health of the region

For additional information on Northern Kentucky University, visit http://www.nku.edu.

This position reports to the Associate School Director for Undergraduate Nursing/School of Nursing Director.

The School of Nursing invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track faculty . Faculty responsibilities will include teaching in the BSN tracks, strong commitment to service, and general academic advising/career advising. 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.

Teaching responsibilities may include didactic, lab and clinical.

Specific responsibilities include:
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 attendance at professional continuing education seminars.

4.Actively contribute to curriculum development and program evaluation
5. Serve on committees as assigned and attend faculty, departmental, and other meetings as necessary.
6. Advise students throughout the semester.
7. Provide tutoring to students upon request.
8. Maintain office hours to be accessible and available to students and staff.
9. Review textbooks in the discipline and place textbook orders according to the University schedule.
10. Maintain grades and submit mid-term and/or final grades through My NKU by the University deadlines.
11. Work cooperatively with the faculty team including adjunct clinical faculty.

12. Contribute to scholarship or creative activities within the field of nursing or related field.

Masters degree is the minimum required education for the position. Doctorate in nursing or related field preferred but not required. Two years of experience in clinical practice within the past five years required. The ideal candidate must have strong medical-surgical background with ability to teach across all BSN tracks. The candidate must have the ability to thread nursing concepts into all assigned courses. Previous academic teaching experience in the face to face format preferred.

Must possess a valid unencumbered nursing license. Licensure in KY and Ohio required or multi-state licensure.

Must provide a minimum of two / max of four references.

Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Erin Kelley, Faculty Search Committee Chair School of Nursing at kelleye3@nku.edu.

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

This is a on site position in Northern Kentucky.