Clinical Assistant​/Associate Professors

Cleveland State University
Engaged Learning Clinical Assistant/Associate Professors (3 positions)

Job Summary:

Cleveland State University’s College of Health (COH) and the School of Nursing invite applications for 3 full-time tenure‑track Clinical faculty positions; two at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor and one at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor. Positions will begin on January 5 2026. All positions are on a 9‑month academic year contract with the possibility of a supplemental summer contract.

The School of Nursing at CSU is rapidly growing, with approximately 975 students enrolled across undergraduate and graduate programs. We seek doctoral‑prepared nurses with a teaching portfolio that demonstrates a record of accomplishment in the classroom, curriculum design & development, and student outcomes.

Preferred candidates have teaching expertise in medical‑surgical nursing, women & children’s health or possess active certification as an APRN (Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner).

Teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including both face‑to‑face and web‑based courses. Faculty will also provide clinical supervision, participate in course development, attend residencies for online students, meet accreditation standards, monitor clinical compliance, and perform standard university service activities. Maintenance of clinical currency is required.

• Earned doctoral degree in nursing or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution by the time of hire.
• Appropriate terminal degree must be completed by January 1 2026. Persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor.
• MSN from an accredited university if the doctoral degree is in a closely related field.
• An unencumbered active RN license.
• Two years teaching experience in nursing.

• Prior experience in academic teaching and clinical supervision in a postsecondary setting, especially online.
• Curriculum or program development experience.
• Teaching portfolio demonstrating experience across undergraduate and graduate courses in online and face‑to‑face modalities.
• Expertise in at least one of: medical‑surgical nursing, women and children’s health, forensics, or active APRN certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience with high‑fidelity simulated learning environments.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal/communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work on teams.
• Certified Nurse Educator or MSN in nursing education.

Applications will be accepted only online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./25372
. Mailed or emailed materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by November 16 2025.

Required documents: evidence of teaching effectiveness (courses taught, evaluations), contact information for three references, RN license, unofficial transcript of highest degree earned (official transcript required prior to on‑campus interview).

Contact:
Search Committee Chair Tameika Harris, t.s.harris
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It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.