Job description
Lima, OH
Job Number: 22-00116
Opening Date: 12/09/2025
Reports To: Associate Degree Program Administrator
Summary of Duties
Faculty plan and teach all courses containing nursing objectives, or direct the teaching of those courses provided by teaching assistants (adjuncts), report to the program administrator, and contribute to the evaluation and implementation of, or changes in program curriculum.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Instructor has the responsibility for developing curricula and teaching Nursing Program courses, as well as completing course assessments and student evaluations. In addition, specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Plan and teach Nursing Program courses and laboratories in accordance with Rhodes State College and Ohio Revised Code faculty workload requirements. Faculty in associate degree programs are expected to maintain a teaching assignment that constitutes at least 80% of their total departmental workload. Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of, or changes in program curriculum.
- Publish through the College Learning Management System (LMS) a SYL syllabus for each student inclusive of all items listed in Chapter 4723-5-19 of the Ohio Revised Code.
- Design and implement teaching strategies that will assist a nursing student to meet the course objectives or outcomes.
- Direct and supervise the activities of a teaching assistant/adjunct instructor, if utilized.
- Evaluate each nursing student’s achievement and progress with input from the teaching assistant/adjunct, or preceptor, if utilized.
- Compare the number of planned clinical and laboratory hours as established in the syllabus with the number of actual hours provided to students and report those hours to the program administrator.
- Plan, supervise, and evaluate clinical experiences for each nursing student inclusive of all items listed in Chapter 4723-5-20 of the Ohio Revised Code.
- Provide office hours as required by the College for instructional activities such as but limited to student advising, curriculum development, online course development/delivery, textbook review/selection, and assessment activities.
- Provide required hours of College service. Includes attending faculty and curriculum meetings, participation in professional development, mentoring adjunct instructors, serving on campus committees, and professional and/or community activities.
- BecommittedtoimplementationofthephilosophyandconceptualframeworkoftheNursing Program.
- Maintain appropriate professional certifications and licenses as applicable.
- Teach in other nursing courses as assigned.
- Understand and be committed to the Rhodes State Community College mission.
- Actively engage student success and completion initiatives within a comprehensive student support design.
- Be committed to nursing education..
- Perform other similar duties as required
Experience, Skills & Abilities
Required:
- Two or more years’ experience in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse.
- Ability to organize activities and to maximize student learning outcomes.
- Knowledge of accrediting bodies appropriate to nursing education program.
- Must be knowledgeable in delivering instruction via distance education and in accommodating academic schedules to meet the needs of students.
Preferred:
Previous teaching experience in a nursing program or community college level.
Education & Certifications
Required:
- Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Masters with a previous BSN.
- Current, valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio or Multi-State license that is valid in the State of Ohio.
Additional Information About this Position:
This position consists of a 40-hour work week which may include days, evenings, and/or weekend instructional activities (such as teaching classes, clinical assignments, laboratory activities, etc). Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing; demonstrated working experience with hospitals, extended care facilities, and clinics. The ideal candidate would demonstrate a commitment to the value of developmental education and experience in teaching at both pre-college and college level.
Ability to interact positively with students and colleagues is essential. Must be committed to the community college mission and quality instruction.
How to apply
Rhodes State College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and employees with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.
The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis. Rhodes State College prohibits discrimination and harassment based on sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, work-related injury or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees and the College participates in the Federally-mandated E-Verify program.
The Director of Human Resources, located in Room 223 of the Public Service Building, telephone 419-995-8302, coordinates the college’s compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and amendments, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
