Job Description

Posting Details

Posting Number:

F000222

Posting Type:

External - Open to All Applicants

Job Title:

Assistant Professor or Instructor of Nursing

Position Title:

Assistant Professor or Instructor of Nursing

Classification:

3

Position Type:

Full-Time Faculty

Department:

Health & Exercise Professions

Benefits Summary:

Benefit package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription insurance, Life insurance, Workers’ Compensation insurance, Unemployment insurance, and Total Disability insurance. Retirement: The University contributes 4% of the regular salary with up to 3% of additional matched contributions into the TIAA Retirement Program. Other benefits include tuition remission for employee, spouse, and employee’s dependent children under the age of 25 (this does not include the last two year of the PharmD program or the JD), and twenty days of paid medical leave per year.

Job Summary:

We seek an individual who is (1) passionate about teaching both lower-division and upper-division undergraduate Nursing courses, (2) committed to scholarship that guides teaching and learning of undergraduates and the profession of nursing, and (3) invested in student success. If you desire to make a difference in the lives of undergraduate students, the Department of Health & Exercise Professions in the Getty College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio Northern University invites you to apply for a tenure-track faculty position to begin August 18, 2026. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Scope:

The Department of Health & Exercise Professions in the Getty College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio Northern University welcomes applicants for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in Nursing. Candidates from any area of Nursing will be considered.

Principal Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate Nursing courses, including classroom teaching, campus laboratory instruction, and clinical instruction. Ohio Northern University faculty teach 23-25 credit hours per year. Additional responsibilities include advising undergraduate students, scholarship, and service. Questions concerning the position should be directed to Professor Jamie Craig, Search Committee Chair, at j-hunsicker@onu.edu .

Required Skills:

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, as well as the interest and ability to mentor students both inside and outside the classroom. Candidates must have medical-surgical or critical care nursing experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in nursing, two years of experience as a Registered Nurse, and a current, valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in Ohio. Current American Heart Association CPR certification is also required. Candidates with a terminal degree (DNP or PhD in nursing) are encouraged to apply. Rank will be commensurate with experience and highest degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

EEO Statement

ONU is an equal employment opportunity employer. Accordingly, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, separation and other terms, condition and privileges of employment.

College Description:

The Getty College of Arts & Sciences is proud to focus exclusively on undergraduate education. We place a premium on faculty who provide close mentoring through small classrooms and experiential learning. Our students share a passion for learning that goes beyond the classroom across 35 nationally acclaimed and accredited degree programs. A&S students are fueled by a commitment to making a difference in their local and global communities. The College of Arts & Sciences has an impressive record of professional accomplishments by our alumni. Ohio Northern University is ranked #1 in the state of Ohio for Best Value by both the Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report. Located in Ada, Ohio, the University’s rural setting provides a rhythm of life that is peaceful and unhurried. The natural beauty of campus and the friendliness of the village and campus communities offer an ideal setting for the pursuit of knowledge and genuine relationships. Additional information about Ohio Northern University is available at .

Appointment Length:

9-months

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In the statement of teaching philosophy, please discuss how you would or have supported a classroom of students with a broad cross-section of differing levels of academic preparation.

Status:

Full-Time

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