University of Rio Grande·Rio Grande, Ohio
The successful candidate will plan, implement, and evaluate nursing instruction using online, hybrid, and traditional modalities. Additional duties include student advising, participating in departmental activities, and engaging in scholarship or community service.
The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College seeks a qualified candidate for a full-time (12 month), tenure-track faculty position in the Holzer School of Nursing.
Academic rank (Assistant, Associate, or Professor) based on qualifications.
Rio is seeking an experienced nurse educator with a record of teaching in RN-BSN and ADN programs.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.
The standard load is 24 hours per academic year with additional responsibilities to include student advising/mentoring, participation in departmental activities, scholarship/research, and/or University or community service.
The successful candidate will plan, implement, and evaluate instruction using online, hybrid, and traditional teaching delivery modalities.
Applicants must send a cover letter detailing their interest and qualifications, updated resume/CV, transcripts (unofficial accepted for application purposes), as well the names and contact information of at least three professional references to Alycia Combs, Nursing Program Director, through the University's online application portal. Review of applications will begin immediately. Position is open until filled. Background check, nursing license, and official transcripts required prior to hire.
For additional information about
Rio, please visit: www.rio.edu [http://www.rio.edu/]. The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is America's unique private/public institution of higher education designed to provide learners the opportunity to attain a high-quality, high-value education. Our personalized, learner-centered environment promotes successful lives, careers, and responsible citizenship. Rio is nestled in the rolling hills of the Appalachian Mountains in southeastern Ohio, a primarily rural area. Rio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates must have an earned Master's in Nursing and at least two years of experience in the nursing field. Eligibility for an Ohio RN license is required, while a Doctorate or specialized experience in areas like Pediatrics or Mental Health is preferred.
Market context
Ohio nursing programs continue to seek faculty who can teach clinical content and support student preparation for licensure and practice. Assistant professor roles are competitive because schools often prefer candidates with OB/Pediatrics experience, an earned master’s in nursing, and eligibility for an Ohio RN license, with a doctorate or nursing education background strengthening an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, then tailor your CV to highlight teaching readiness and relevant clinical experience.