Full Time Temporary Nursing Position - Graduate Nursing Programs

The College of Health and Human Services is seeking applications for one full-time, temporary faculty position in the School of Nursing for the Doctor of Nursing Practice. NKU is built on core values that emphasize multidimensional excellence, learnercentered education, civic engagement, multiculturalism, innovation, collegiality, and collaboration across disciplines and professional fields. NKU has a strong commitment to trans-disciplinary education and the School of Nursing is located in the Health Innovations building, which offers opportunities for academic innovation and initiatives to influence the health of the region. The position reports to the School of Nursing Program Director.

The Department of Nursing invites applications for the temporary Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor level position for the Department of Nursing available beginning immediately. Faculty responsibilities will include teaching in the MSN and DNP Programs. All DNP and MSN courses are offered in an online format using Canvas. Teaching responsibilities include instruction in the 7-week online courses during the academic year with opportunity to teach in the summer, if desired. 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 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. Serve on committees and other areas of service as assigned and attend faculty, departmental, and other meetings as necessary. 6. Provide tutoring to students upon request. 7. Maintain virtual 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 final grades through My NKU by the University deadlines. 10. Work cooperatively with the faculty team including adjuncts and academic coaches.

Doctoral degree required.

Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience in nursing within the immediate past five years. Online teaching experience in nursing is preferred. Must possess a valid unencumbered nursing license through the Kentucky Boards of Nursing or be eligible for licensure.

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