Assistant Professor, Nursing (Tenure-Track)
Location: Youngstown, Ohio Job Type: Full-time Faculty Job Number: 202600078 Division: Academic Affairs Department: Nursing Opening Date: 03/18/2026 Bargaining Unit Status: Ohio Education Association (OEA) Salary Grade: ASST
Description
A full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty position which provides instruction to undergraduate and graduate nursing students, with a primary focus on medical-surgical nursing and additional specialty areas such as pediatrics, obstetrics, and mental health.
Teaches in classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulation settings; facilitates student learning through evidence-based instructional strategies; and manages student coursework and communication through online learning platforms.
Develops and maintains an active program of scholarship that contributes to the advancement of the discipline, including conducting research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, pursuing external funding opportunities, and disseminating findings through professional presentations.
Also participates in service activities that support the mission of the department, college, and university, such as mentoring students, contributing to curriculum development, and engaging with the professional community.
Maintains an active research agenda with demonstrated progression. Engages in research-related professional development and works toward dissemination through presentations and peer-reviewed publication.
Position Information
An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State Universitys mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSUs culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days. Primary Location: Youngstown
Qualifications and Competencies
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Supplemental Information
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.
YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective.
In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
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Employer Questions:
Do you have a PhD in related health field, EdD, or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Nursing (MSN) from an accredited college or university?
Can you provide evidence of scholarly activity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or research dissemination)?
Do you have at least two years of experience as a registered nurse working in medical-surgical area?
Do you have an unencumbered Ohio RN license?
What is the highest level of education that you have attained?
Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. (Required Question)
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