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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $88.8 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
About UC Blue Ash
The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College (UCBA) is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio. At UC Blue Ash, we value the wide-ranging experiences and perspectives of those in our community, as well as the individual talents of our students, faculty and staff. The college is in Blue Ash, Ohio fifteen miles north of the uptown campus, on 135 acres in a park-like setting. We offer primarily associate degrees in career and transition programs, as well as general education courses and technical baccalaureate degrees to approximately 5,100 students. We value excellent teaching and personalized student support to help students achieve their goals, whether the goal is to enter a career or to continue education. The college is a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award.
Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position for the Nursing Department beginning January 1, 2026. 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
-Prepare and teach course content in relation to the conceptual framework, philosophy, and course syllabus.
-Supervise nursing students in each clinical course involving delivery of nursing care.
-Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of course and teaching strategies.
-Assumes leadership in course planning and development.
-Teach in more than one specialty area based on the needs of the department.
-Evaluate student classroom and clinical performance with appropriate documentation.
-Post and keep office hours convenient to students and be available by appointment.
-Inform and counsel students regarding academic and clinical progress.
-Maintain clinical agency relationships.
-Participate in the selection and evaluation of clinical facilities.
-Determine clinical learning experiences and client selection.
-Attend and participate in departmental meetings.
-Be responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum and program.
-Be knowledgeable regarding the RPT criteria, review data for the Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure (RPT) decisions; express an informed, evaluative judgment regarding RPT decisions.
-Participate on department committees and contribute to accomplishing the functions of the committee.
-Attend UC Blue Ash College faculty meetings.
-Participate in college and/or university governance by being appointed or elected to committees.
-Maintain knowledge and clinical skills in areas of teaching.
-Engage in professional activities as outlined in the Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure criteria of the nursing department.
Minimum Requirements
This position requires all of the following:
-A Master's degree in nursing with a Bachelor's degree in nursing or another field, or a Master's degree in nursing or another field with a Bachelor's degree in nursing.
-Reliable transportation to clinical agencies
-Unencumbered license to practice nursing in Ohio
-At least two (2) years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse
-One (1) year of teaching experience in a nursing program or other related teaching experience is required.
Additional Qualifications Considered
A specialization in medical-surgical nursing with a willingness to teach across settings is preferred.
A background in obstetrical nursing would be desirable.
Physical Requirements
To be considered for a position, all applicants must be able to perform the essential functional abilities with or without reasonable accommodation listed below.
-The faculty member must be able to 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.
-The faculty member must be able to roll a weak or immobile patient from side to side in order to provide care, treatment, or administer medication.
-The faculty member must 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.
-The faculty member must possess the visual acuity necessary to read, compute and identify objects correctly.
-The faculty member must be able to communicate effectively with others. A faculty member must be able to interpret environmental cues and both audio and visual stimuli.
-The faculty member must be CPR-certified at the level of Health Care Provider and be able to competently begin and administer CPR.
-The faculty member must be able to engage in clinical activities for a sustained time in the laboratory and clinical environments.
Application Details
Applicants must apply online at jobs.uc.edu. Refer to REQ 100027. Applicants MUST upload the following documents to the application 1) a cover letter, 2) CV/Resume, 3) unofficial transcripts, and 4) 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 recommendation letters from academic or health care professionals. Applicants must arrange to have the letters submitted by the recommenders by email to UCBAHRuc.edu.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
-Competitive salary range of $63,000 - $64,000, based on experience
-Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
-Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
-Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, our careers page at
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UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:
uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important: you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, Human Resources at jobsuc.edu.
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