Full Time Tenure Track Nursing Position - Graduate Nursing Programs (Remote)

The College of Health and Human Services is seeking applications for one full-time, tenure-track, remote faculty position in the School of Nursing for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. Northern Kentucky University ( NKU) is built on core values that emphasize multidimensional excellence, learner centered education, integrity, civic engagement, community of belonging, innovation, collegiality, and collaboration across disciplines and professional fields. NKU has a strong commitment to interprofessional education and the School of Nursing is located in the Health Innovations building, which offers opportunities for academic innovation and initiatives to influence the health of the region. The position reports to the School of Nursing Program Director.

The Department of Nursing invites applications for the tenure track Assistant Professor level position for the Department of Nursing available beginning Fall 2026. Faculty responsibilities will include teaching in the DNP Program, service, scholarship, and academic advising. All DNP courses are offered in an online format using Canvas. Teaching responsibilities include instruction in the 7-week online dyadic courses and full semester practicum courses DNP 881, 882, 883, 884 during the academic year with opportunity to teach in the summer, if desired. All faculty must be prepared to plan and teach courses within their area of expertise. This includes developing (or using provided syllabus) for the classes assigned. Specific responsibilities include.1. Plan, teach, and evaluate lectures or activities within the course. 2. Assure instructional excellence and innovation in course presentation. 3. Design, redesign, and maintain learning platform (i.e. Canvas) online course shells. 4. Remain current in the discipline through research and attendance at professional continuing education seminars. 5. Serve on committees and other areas of service as assigned and attend faculty, departmental, and other meetings as necessary. 6. Advise students as appropriate throughout the semester. 7. Provide tutoring to students upon request. 8. Maintain virtual office hours to be accessible and available to students and staff. 9. Review textbooks in the discipline and place textbook orders according to the University schedule. 10. Maintain grades and final grades through My NKU by the University deadlines. 11. Participate in curriculum review and revision work as needed. 12. Participate in writing of accreditation reports as needed. 13. Work cooperatively with the faculty team including adjuncts.

Doctoral degree required.

Current record of active research/scholarship preferred (basic or applied research; publication in peer reviewed journals, etc.). If not, a specific proposed plan for active research/scholarship must be provided (focus of study/scholarship, timeline etc.).

Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience in nursing within the immediate past five years. Online teaching experience in nursing is preferred. Must possess a valid unencumbered nursing license in state in which you reside.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.