Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing

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Position Information

Job Title Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Information Non-Tenure Track Summary

The Department of Nursing at John Carroll University seeks to fill a Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) position. VAP positions can be up to three (3) years and would renew each year based on a review of the educator. The start date for the hire is in Spring 2027. The University is dedicated to teaching excellence that contributes to a rich intellectual environment. Visiting Assistant Professors teach a 4-4 course load. Visiting Assistant Professors also engage in service work, primarily in the department with activities such as academic advising and opportunities in the University with activities in the Student Health Center.

About the Department of Nursing

John Carroll University launched its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in August 2023 and is currently seeking CCNE accreditation. The program is growing rapidly, and the Department is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive learning community.

We prepare students to become nurses who are globally engaged and culturally aware, equipped to recognize and respond to health disparities and to care for individuals across diverse communities. Our curriculum encourages reflection on issues such as inclusion, equity, and systemic barriers to health, while promoting dialogue that values a broad range of perspectives.

Through coursework and varied clinical experiences across Northeast Ohio, students encounter different populations, environments, and viewpoints, helping them develop the knowledge and sensitivity needed to provide compassionate, respectful, and effective care in a complex world.

Courses in the department are offered in-person at the undergraduate level.

For additional information on the University and the Department, please visit: https://www.jcu.edu/bachelor-in-nursing-bsn

Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty teaching a nursing course shall provide a syllabus to each nursing student that includes the title of the course, the number of credits, and whether it is a lab, clinical, or didactic, the course description, course objectives, teaching strategies, including the job title, credentials or other information describing the background of an individual teaching, whose qualifications are directly related to the course, the methods of evaluation, the required textbooks or learning resources. The faculty will then design and implement teaching strategies that will assist a nursing student to meet the course objectives or outcomes, evaluate each nursing student's achievement and progress, and at the conclusion of each course, the faculty shall compare the number of planned clinical hours as established in the syllabus with the number of clinical and lab hours actually provided to students and report the course data to the administrator. Faculty are responsible for committee work and adhered to the MEP.

The faculty also have obligations for employment outlined in the document Teaching at JCU: A Guide for Faculty. Some sample responsibilities include timely and proper documentation of midterm and final grades, adherence to FERPA standards, creating syllabi, supervision of teaching assistants, evaluation of student achievement, office hours availability, and additional syllabus requirements.

Required Qualifications

Faculty teaching a nursing course will have proof of completion of an approved registered nursing education program, experience for at least two years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse, a master's degree in nursing or equivalent (if the candidate has a bachelors of science in nursing degree the master's degree can be an equivalent outside of nursing - ie: education), and current, valid licensure as a registered nurse in Ohio.

Desired clinical areas of expertise include adult health/medical-surgical nursing, maternal/child health, psych-mental health, community health, and/or critical care. Candidates with expertise in more than one specialty area are highly desired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Faculty experience
• Record of new or existing course development
• Experience with CCNE accreditation
• Nurse Practitioner Certification in Adult or Family
• Experience with program assessment and program data collection and analysis
• Active participation in state/national counseling organizations and related community organizations

Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions

University core business hours are generally 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. However, this position may require work to be performed outside of normal business hours based on department operations.

About John Carroll University

John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and the Boler College of Business, which include graduate programs. The University offers more than 70 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master's level.

The University enrolls approximately 2,300 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine's top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F262P Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Qualified individuals should complete an application to be considered, which will also include:

• A cover letter addressing your professional background and experience; your interest in teaching within a liberal arts setting informed by a Jesuit Catholic mission; and a discussion of initiatives you've undertaken that enhance student learning and student success (e.g., universal design strategies, mentorship programs open to all students, curriculum enhancements, etc.);
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Names and contact information for three references
• Statement on teaching (one page), including a ranked list of the top three courses you would like to teach
• Copies of current professional licenses (or proof of eligibility for professional licenses)
• Unofficial copies of academic transcripts

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and value all individuals and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement
• Professional Licenses
• References

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