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Location : Youngstown, OhioJob Type: Full-time FacultyJob Number: 202600078Division: Academic AffairsDepartment: NursingOpening Date: 03/18/2026Bargaining Unit Status: Ohio Education Association (OEA)Salary Grade: ASST Summary of PositionA 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 InformationAbility 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 CompetenciesRequired 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 InformationPlease 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.At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits. Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plansDental BenefitsVision BenefitsGroup Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary) Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)Flexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountTuition remissionEmployee Assistance Program Wellness InitiativesSick Leave Vacation AccrualPaid HolidaysState Retirement Programs403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options01 Do you have a 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? Yes No 02 Can you provide evidence of scholarly activity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or research dissemination)? Yes No 03 Do you have at least two years of experience as a registered nurse working in medical-surgical area? Yes No 04 Do you have an unencumbered Ohio RN license? Yes No 05 What is the highest level of education that you have attained? Did not complete high school. High school diploma/GED or equivalent Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctoral degree Post doctoral degree Juris doctor degree 06 Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Required Question