| Job Title: | Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo |
| Physical Location: | Kent Campus - Kent, OH |
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| Basic Function: | Kent State University's College of Nursing invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track faculty position beginning Fall 2026. We seek an experienced and student-focused educator to join our dynamic and growing nursing program. |
| Additional Basic Function – if applicable: | The successful candidate will primarily teach Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing in the graduate curriculum and may contribute to teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in the nursing program (outside of the mental health nursing specialty as needed). Responsibilities include both classroom and clinical instruction, with a strong commitment to nursing education at multiple levels. |
| Examples of Duties: | Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: • Teach psychiatric mental health nursing courses in the graduate program. • 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: | • Nurse Practitioner degree with a psychiatric mental health concentration at the time of hire. • Active Ohio RN license and a psychiatric mental health NP licensure. • A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a psychiatric mental health NP. • Commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement. |
| Preferred Qualifications – if applicable: | Minimum of five years of Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical experience. Experience teaching at both Undergraduate and Graduate levels. Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. A Doctoral Degree (PhD or DNP) is a plus. |
| 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. |
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| Additional Information: | Must pass a security check.
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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. |
