Job Description

Summary of Position
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
Ability to contribute to the intellectual diversity and excellence of the University community through teaching.


Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.


An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.


As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s 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. YSU’s 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
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Unencumbered Ohio Registered Nurse license (RN) by the time of appointment.



Minimum Qualifications: 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; evidence of scholarly activity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or research dissemination); at least two years of experience as a registered nurse working in medical-surgical area; and an unencumbered Ohio RN license.



Preferred Qualifications: One or more years of teaching experience in an accredited nursing program. Experience securing or contributing to externally funded grants. Experience teaching graduate-level coursework. Experience serving on thesis or dissertation committees. Experience in pediatrics, obstetrics, and/or mental health. Certified Nurse Education Certification.



Supplemental Information
Please include evidence of scholarly activity on CV and upload with application documents.



Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.



At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar’s signature.