Assistant Professor of Nursing, UC Blue Ash College

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You are invited to submit an application to be considered for a position with more than one opening. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department. Rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.

About the Job

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position for the Nursing Department, beginning January 1, 2023.  UC Blue Ash College is the largest regional colleges in Ohio and one of the largest and most diverse colleges at the University of Cincinnati. We offer primarily associate degrees in career and transition programs as well as general education courses and technical baccalaureate degrees to approximately 4500 students.
 

Job Overview

The primary responsibility of faculty is teaching, and it includes both classroom and clinical settings.  Additional responsibilities will include professional/scholarly activities related to the profession and department, college, university, and community service. The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent communication skills and a commitment to excellence in teaching.  The responsibilities associated with this position may include evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

To be considered for a position, all applicants must be able to perform the essential functional abilities with or without reasonable accommodation listed below.

• Safely and competently push, pull, lift and transfer adult and pediatric patients to chair, commode or other locations, as well as operate health-related equipment.
• Roll a weak or immobile patient from side to side in order to provide care, treatment, or administer medication.
• Possess the manual sensitivity and dexterity necessary to operate health equipment and perform certain skills requiring fine motor coordination such as dressing changes, catheterizations, medication administration, pulse assessment, etc.
• Possess the visual acuity necessary to read, compute and identify objects correctly.
• Communicate effectively with others. A faculty member must be able to interpret environmental cues and both audio and visual stimuli.
• CPR-certified at the level of Health Care Provider and be able to competently begin and administer CPR.
• Engage in clinical activities for a sustained time in the laboratory and clinical environments.

Minimum Requirements

• This position requires a Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Proficiency in English.
• Reliable transportation to clinical agencies.
• Unencumbered license to practice Nursing in Ohio.
• Experience for at least two years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse.
• One year of teaching experience in a nursing program or other related teaching experience is required. 
• A specialization in medical-surgical nursing with a willingness to teach across settings is required.
• Background in obstetrical nursing would be desirable.  

Additional Qualifications Considered

Applicants must apply online.  Applicants must upload the following documents to the application:

• Cover letter.
• CV/Resume.
• Unofficial transcripts.
• Verification of RN license (will require social security number to verify RN license with the Ohio Board of Nursing).
• These documents may be uploaded to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the application.

Applicants must obtain three (3) recommendation letters from academic or health care professionals. Applicants must arrange to have the letters submitted by the recommenders to: UCBA Human Resources, Asst. Professor Nursing search, 9555 Plainfield Rd., Blue Ash, OH 45236 or by email to [email protected].
 

Review of applicants will begin on October 17, 2022, but position will remain open until filled.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate’s experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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