MSN Adjunct Faculty - Onsite Teaching (Blue Ash OH)

The University of Rio Grande's Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Program is seeking a qualified Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialists to join our part-time faculty pool in Blue Ash Ohio for face to face onsite classroom instruction.

The MSN part-time faculty member will provide on-site classroom instruction for graduate nursing students enrolled in the Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS) MSN program. This role focuses on delivering high-quality education, fostering clinical reasoning, and supporting student success in advanced practice nursing.

Key responsibilities

• Teach assigned graduate-level courses in the AG-CNS curriculum in a face-to-face classroom setting.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, facilitate discussions, and assess student learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with full-time faculty to ensure course content aligns with program goals and national CNS competencies.
• Provide timely feedback and academic support to students.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and attendance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) preferred, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
• National certification as an Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Current, unencumbered Ohio RN license.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in adult or gerontological nursing.
• Prior teaching experience in higher education preferred.

Preferred attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and graduate-level education.
• Ability to work autonomously under supervised mentorship

Work schedule

• Part-time, with flexible scheduling based on course assignments.
• On-site instruction required; no remote teaching responsibilities.

Application instructions

For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, CV/resume, transcripts (unofficial accepted for application purposes), and the names and contact information of at least three (3) professional references to: Dr. Renee Ingel, MSN Program Director, through the University's online application portal.

Review of applications and positions are filled throughout the year based on need. Background check and official transcripts required prior to hire.

The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is a unique private/public institution of higher education, designed to provide learners with the opportunity to attain a high-quality, high-value education. Our personalized, learner-centered environment promotes successful lives, careers, and responsible citizenship. For additional information about Rio, please visit: http://www.rio.edu [http://www.rio.edu/].