Faculty non-Tenure track-9 mo - Internal posting for current ksu employees only

Job Title

Faculty: Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo

Physical Location

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary

Basic Function

Kent State University's College of Nursing invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Lecturer beginning Fall 2026. We seek an experience, student-focused educator to join our dynamic and growing nursing program.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable

The successful candidate will primarily teach pediatric nursing in the BSN curriculum and may also teach undergraduate and graduate-level nursing courses outside the pediatric specialty, as needed.

Examples of Duties

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following

Responsibilities

include both classroom and clinical instruction, with a strong commitment to nursing education at multiple levels.

Teach pediatric nursing courses in the BSN program.

Teach assigned graduate nursing courses within the college's graduate curriculum.

Provide high-quality instruction in both didactic and clinical settings.

Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.

Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and program enhancement.

Collaborate with faculty and clinical partners to support student success.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable

Minimum Qualifications

Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Nurse Practitioner degree with a Pediatric Concentration (required at time of hire)

Active unrestricted Ohio RN License (and NP Licensure, if applicable)

A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in Pediatric Nursing

Commitment to excellent in teaching and student engagement

Preferred Qualifications: – if applicable:

Minimum of five years of Pediatric Clinical experience

Experience teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels

Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Doctoral Degree (PhD or DNP) preferred

Assessments: Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Working Schedule

Additional Information

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr [http://www.kent.edu/hr].

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Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.