Clinical Assistant​/Associate Professors Updated

Cleveland State University – Engaged Learning Clinical Assistant/Associate Professors (3 positions – Updated start date)

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Title:

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professors (3 positions – Updated start date)

Department:
School of Nursing

Posting Category:
Faculty

Salary Plan:
Faculty – AAUP

Cleveland State University’s College of Health (COH) and the School of Nursing invite applications for three full‑time tenure‑track Clinical faculty positions; two at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor and one at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor. Positions will begin on August 17, 2026. All positions are on a nine‑month academic year contract with the possibility of a supplemental summer contract.

The School of Nursing at CSU is rapidly growing, with approximately 975 students enrolled across undergraduate and graduate programs. The School educates a diverse student body from various geographic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and values community engagement.

We seek doctoral‑prepared nurses with a teaching portfolio that demonstrates a record of accomplishment in the classroom, curriculum design & development, and student outcomes. Candidates with teaching expertise in medical‑surgical nursing, women & children’s health or active certification as an APRN (Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) are preferred.

Duties include teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, with face‑to‑face and web‑based courses. The successful candidate will be responsible for didactic courses, clinical supervision, and teaching skills. In addition to teaching, these faculty will work with colleagues in course development, attend residencies for online students, meet accreditation standards, and assist in monitoring clinical compliance. The candidate must also engage in standard school, university and community service activities.

Selected candidates will be required to maintain clinical currency.

The School of Nursing is housed in the College of Health along with the departments of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Sciences & Human Performance, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and the School of Social Work. Together, the COH offers more than 23 undergraduate and graduate academic programs.

CSU strives to be a nationally recognized, student‑focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and engaged learning opportunities for all.

• Earned doctoral degree in nursing or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution by the time of hire. The terminal degree must be completed by July 1, 2026. Persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor.
• If the doctoral degree is in a closely related field, the candidate must have an MSN from an accredited university.
• An unencumbered active RN license.
• Two years of teaching experience in nursing.

• Prior experience in academic teaching and clinical supervision in a postsecondary setting, especially online.
• Curriculum or program development experience.
• Teaching portfolio demonstrating experience across the curriculum in graduate and undergraduate courses, in online and face‑to‑face modalities.
• Teaching experience or demonstrated expertise in at least one of: medical‑surgical nursing, women and children’s health, forensics, or active certification as an APRN (Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner).
• Experience with high‑fidelity simulated learning environments.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal/communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work on teams.
• Certified Nurse Educator or MSN in nursing education.

Applications will only be accepted online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./25372
. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by February 22, 2026. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Tameika Harris, at t.s.harris
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• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (list of courses taught, student/peer evaluations if available)
• Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf
• Copy of RN license
• Unofficial transcript of highest degree earned (finalists will need to submit official prior to on‑campus interview)

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.