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This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, and retirement.
Posting Number: 20163157F
Job Description
OHIO University Chillicothe invites applicants for an Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing. Available August 1, 2026 to teach core nursing courses such as Mental Health Nursing, Foundations, Pharmacology, and Medical Surgical Nursing.
This is an 11-month, non-tenure track position requiring a workload of 36 credit hours per academic year which includes teaching and assigned service commitments within the School of Nursing.
This is an in-person teaching position on the Chillicothe campus. Teaching will be at the associate and and baccalaureate degree levels. The individual is expected to plan, implement, and evaluate instruction using various methods and delivery modes as part of a unified team.
Service activities will occur within the School of Nursing (SON), the College, Regional Campus, and the discipline of nursing. Service activities will include, but may not be limited to SON committees, special assignments, active participation in professional groups, and relevant community activities.
Participation in scholarship is not required. All School of Nursing faculty members are expected to collaboratively and actively engage in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of student instruction and to participate in School of Nursing governance to ensure program standards and outcomes are fully met.
The School of Nursing has six locations in Southern and Central Ohio and is one of the top 10 largest nursing schools in the country. The School of Nursing is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Nursing is housed within the College of Health Sciences and Professions. The school focuses on fostering the preservation, promotion, and restoration of health in both the local and global community.
The Chillicothe campus, part of Regional Higher Education (RHE), is one of five regional campuses serving students throughout Southeastern and portions of Central Ohio. For more information about Regional Higher Education, please visit www.ohio.edu/regional.
Ohio University Chillicothe, founded in 1946, is the oldest regional campus of Ohio University. About 65 miles west of Athens, the Chillicothe campus serves a large, sparsely populated area of south-central Ohio.
Minimum Qualifications
A Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited school of professional nursing is required by time of appointment.
A minimum of two years (24 months full time equivalent) of clinical nursing experience as an RN in the United States is required.
A minimum of six months experience in nursing at a mental health setting is required.
An active and unencumbered Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio is required.
Preferred Qualifications
At least five years’ experience in the nursing profession with at least two years as a faculty member in an associate degree or BSN program is preferred.
A doctorate in nursing or a related field is preferred.
Board certification in mental health nursing is preferred.
Virtual and face-to face clinical, simulation, and online education experience in a nursing program is preferred.
Department
CHILI Nursing
Pay Rate: Commensurate with credentials. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes health benefits, paid time off, and educational benefits for employees and their eligible dependents.
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Job Open Date
05/28/2026
Posting Close Date
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by June 22, 2026.
Job Category: Instructional and Clinical Faculty
Months
11 month
Planning Unit: Regional Higher Education
Campus: Chillicothe
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Lindsey Shotts, [email protected]
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
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Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Please complete the online application and attach the required documents. Required documents include a cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three (3) professional references (with address, telephone number and email).
A copy of your current RN license must be attached under the “Other” document type. Failure to submit and properly upload all required documents, including your RN license, will result in your application being disqualified.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by June 22, 2026.
Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of criminal background checks and drug screen testing.
