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Job Description
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 . Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent State's campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free .
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.