Assistant Clinical Professor - Department of Health and Sport Science, Nursing Program

Position Summary

At the University of Dayton, we are looking for new faculty whose passion aligns with our mission. If you are looking for a faculty position where you can shape the next generation of nurses, explore and implement innovative teaching approaches, and engage in impactful service opportunities that advance the common good. If this sounds appealing, then apply today.

The Department

The Department of Health and Sport Science is a growing, successful department at the University of Dayton in Dayton, OH. With over 700 students across 4 undergraduate majors and one graduate dietetics program, we collectively seek to train and inspire future leaders in health, wellness, and sport. Over 400 students are Health Science majors who primarily pursue graduate programs such as medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and nursing. We are looking for an engaged, dedicated, and innovative faculty member to join our student-centered team.

The School and University

Grounded in its Catholic, Marianist tradition, the University of Dayton provides education to develop the whole student and is committed to social justice and experiential learning. The University enrolls approximately 9,700 students, including 7,000 full-time undergraduates. It is one of the nations largest Catholic universities and one of the largest private universities in Ohio.

The School of Education and Health Sciences and the University of Dayton is committed to the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of outstanding faculty and staff who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive and academic excellence in teaching, research, and artistic creativity, the development of the whole person, and leadership and service in the local and global community. We value inclusive excellence because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. We strive to be active, intentional, and sustained engagement with and celebrate diversity in every dimension of institutional life. Because we seek a community with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all interested candidates to apply.

The City

The Universitys 382-acre campus is located in Dayton, OH, which has a metropolitan area population of approximately one million. With a burgeoning downtown area, 20 expansive metroparks, hundreds of miles of paved walking/biking trails, top in the nation, vibrant cultural communities, and of course, the Dayton Aviation Heritage and National Historical Park, this is a great place for those who want a bit of everything with a low cost of living, great schools, and welcoming neighborhoods. Go today to cvb.com for more information about the area.

The Position

The BSN Program at the University of Dayton Department of Health and Sport Science is seeking a candidate who is outcomes-focused and is interested in advancing nursing students in education, the nursing profession, and Marianist values. The Assistant Clinical Professor is a nine-month, non-tenure track faculty position beginning August 16, 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing teaching and evaluating courses in the University of Daytons BSN Pathway completion program, as well as assisting as the program transitions into a stand-alone pre-licensure program. The candidate will work collaboratively with the Nursing Program Director, as well as with interdisciplinary faculty in the Department of Health and Sport Science and the School of Education and Health Sciences. Additionally, the successful candidate who serves for six years or more is eligible to be considered for non-tenure track promotion in accordance with the universitys recently implemented professional faculty promotion policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in nursing from an accredited institution
• Five years of experience as a practicing RN, current valid, unencumbered Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license, or eligibility for obtaining an Ohio RN license
• Experience teaching in an educational setting
• Articulated ability to support the School and University of Daytons commitment to inclusive excellence
• Effective written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Earned doctorate in nursing or related field
• DNP, EdD, or Ph.D.
• Successful experience in one or more of the following:
• One or more years teaching as an instructor of record at a post-secondary institution
• Nursing accreditation and professional nursing standards of practice
• Online course development, delivery, and/or assessment
• Working collaboratively and developing positive working relationships with a large variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Mentoring, working with, and/or teaching socially and culturally diverse communities
• Working independently, i.e., course development, assessment, academic advising
• Certified Nurse Educator
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Effective oral communication skills
• Effective classroom management skills

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required documents and information:

• Cover letter that addresses all of the minimum and any preferred qualifications met
• Teaching philosophy (1-2 page statement of the candidates vision for using innovative teaching approaches to effectively deliver course content while fostering student development in the areas of community service, leadership, and the common good)
• Curriculum Vitae - listing licensure
• Unofficial Transcripts from graduate coursework
• Contact information for three professional references who will be contacted later in the process

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community.

The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.