Assistant Professor, Nursing, UC Blue Ash College

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in the Nursing Department beginning August 15, 2026. The nine‑month position is active from mid‑August through mid‑May, with pay throughout the full calendar year. Primary responsibility is teaching in classroom and clinical settings; additional responsibilities include professional/scholarly activities and service to the college, university, and community.

The role may include evening and weekend hours.

• Prepare and teach course content in relation to the conceptual framework, philosophy, and course syllabus.
• Supervise nursing students in each clinical course involving delivery of nursing care.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of course and teaching strategies.
• Assume leadership in course planning and development.
• Teach in more than one specialty area based on the needs of the department.
• Evaluate student classroom and clinical performance with appropriate documentation.
• Post and keep office hours convenient to students and be available by appointment.
• Inform and counsel students regarding academic and clinical progress.
• Maintain clinical agency relationships.
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of clinical facilities.
• Determine clinical learning experiences and client selection.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings.
• Be responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum and program.
• Be knowledgeable regarding the RPT criteria, review data for the Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure (RPT) decisions; express an informed, evaluative judgment regarding RPT decisions.
• Participate on department committees and contribute to accomplishing the functions of the committee.
• Attend UC Blue Ash College faculty meetings.
• Participate in college and/or university governance by being appointed or elected to committees.
• Maintain knowledge and clinical skills in areas of teaching.
• Engage in professional activities as outlined in the Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure criteria of the nursing department.

• A Master's degree in nursing with a Bachelor's degree in nursing or another field, or a Master's degree in nursing or another field with a Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Reliable transportation to clinical agencies.
• Unencumbered license to practice nursing in Ohio.
• At least two (2) years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse.
• One (1) year of teaching experience in a nursing program or other related teaching experience.

• A specialization in medical‑surgical nursing with a willingness to teach across settings is preferred.
• A background in obstetrical nursing would be desirable.

• The faculty member must be able to safely and competently push, pull, lift and transfer adult and pediatric patients to chair, commode or other locations, as well as operate health‑related equipment.
• The faculty member must be able to roll a weak or immobile patient from side to side in order to provide care, treatment, or administer medication.
• The faculty member must possess the manual sensitivity and dexterity necessary to operate health equipment and perform certain skills requiring fine motor coordination such as dressing changes, catheterizations, medication administration, pulse assessment, etc.
• The faculty member must possess the visual acuity necessary to read, compute and identify objects correctly.
• The faculty member must be able to communicate effectively with others; interpret environmental cues and both audio and visual stimuli.
• The faculty member must be CPR‑certified at the level of Health Care Provider and be able to competently begin and administer CPR.
• The faculty member must be able to engage in clinical activities for a sustained time in the laboratory and clinical environments.

Salary: $63,000

• Comprehensive tuition remission for the faculty member and eligible dependents, covering nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
• Retirement plans: choice between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) with UC contributing 14–18% of salary.
• Work‑life balance: generous time‑off policy including vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end‑of‑year paid time off, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription.
• Flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, professional development and mentorship opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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