Clinical Assistant Professor / Nurse Practitioner (2 positions)
Cleveland State University
Clinical Assistant Professor / Nurse Practitioner (2 positions)
School of Nursing
Job Summary:
Cleveland State University’s College of Health, School of Nursing invites applications for two Nurse Practitioner Positions specializing in Psych Mental Health or Family Nurse Practitioner at the rank of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor to teach in our recently launched and completely online Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) tracks in our MSN program. The start date is August 18, 2025, with classes beginning August 25, 2025. This is a 9-month academic year contract with optional summer contracts as operational needs dictate.
CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body in all of its dimensions. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The candidate will oversee all aspects of the development and implementation of relevant online courses. They will collaborate with the Track Lead to maintain current plan of study, course development, and curriculum pathways. The successful candidate will be required to maintainclinical currency. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching in university settings and diverse communities and will have each of the following essential responsibilities:
· Instruct courses with a dedication to academic excellence.
· Support the administration and evaluation of the academic progress of students in the assigned course(s) and NP program.
· Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the program.
· Maintain currency and appropriate credentials with specialty practices.
· Serve as curriculum and content expert.
· Assists School of Nursing leadership with ensuring that that assigned track meets AACN essentials, NONPF standards, and any other standards particular to the track.
· Participates in CCNE accreditation reports and visits.
· Participate in new graduate student orientation to ensure students understand clinical rules, regulations, and expectations of the graduate program.
The Online Master of Science in Nursing program in CSU’s School of Nursing has been ranked number 3 in the state of Ohio and 47th nationally according to the U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 list of the Best Online Degree Programs.
The School of Nursing is housed in the College of Health (COH) along with the departments of Communication Sciences & Disorders, Health Sciences & Human Performance, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and the School of Social Work. Together, the College includes more than 23 certificates, undergraduate and graduate health professions and nursing programs all designed to provide clinical and experiential learning, interprofessional practice and scholarship activities. The College of Health operates two on-site health clinics that provide hands-on training to our students and health care to our communities. The College deeply understands its role in advancing health equity, uniquely preparing practitioners and clinicians to practice and lead in a rapidly changing healthcare system.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicant Instructions:
Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/23567. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by March 3, 2025. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Nike Smiley Wilson at n.smileywilson@csuohio.edu.
List of documents applicant is required to submit:
CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.
Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio.Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.