Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor - School of Nursing chez Bowling Green State University, OH

About the Department

Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is seeking applicants for one 9-month non-tenure track (Qualified Rank) position as a faculty member of the BSN prelicensure program at the Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor level, starting August 2026. The curriculum incorporates a commitment to nursing, health care, leadership, development of clinical judgment, QSEN, ANA, and professional growth. This position is reviewed annually for renewal. 

Information about Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing Program

The mission of the BSN Program at Bowling Green State University is to prepare registered nurses to provide safe and quality person-centered care to diverse populations across the lifespan using evidence-based practice. Graduates will use leadership and clinical judgment skills to improve the spectrum of complex healthcare issues throughout Ohio, the nation, and the world. The curriculum incorporates a commitment to nursing, health care, leadership, development of clinical judgment, QSEN, ANA, and professional growth.

As a Public University for the Public Good, Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, and 57 master’s programs. A focus on promoting research, scholarship, and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.

Guided by Forward, BGSU’s strategic plan, the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fifth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience. 

Position Duties

Facilitates learning primarily in the clinical, skills lab, and/or simulation lab by assessing the learning needs of the student, planning for the achievement of educational outcomes, implementing student learning activities and evaluating student achievement. Promotes learner development and socialization to the role of the nurse by providing resources to diverse learners and initiating appropriate referrals for students with academic difficulties. Participates effectively in continuous quality improvement, curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes reflective of evidence-based practice, the school philosophy, and the university mission and vision. Provides leadership for change to promote an innovative and effective educational environment. Provides direction to teaching assistants and preceptors who are supervising nursing students in the clinical area (if applicable). Utilizes teaching methods which are evidence bases, varied and appropriate for the learning outcomes desired.

Teaching expectations include clinical, skills lab or simulation lab. Clinical and labs are all face to face. Clinicals are offsite within the Northwest Ohio area and will require driving to a variety of sites. Typical clinical hours range from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Lab hours range from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m or later. Evenings or weekends may be required. The teaching workload for a non-tenure track (qualified rank) faculty member is 80%. Grading of student paperwork is expected within defined timespans and may require evening or weekends to complete. Opportunities for classroom instruction (in both traditional and online formats) will be limited and available only as programmatic needs arise.

Service expectation is 20% of workload for a non-tenure (qualified rank) faculty member. Activities include professional service, community service, committee representation at the School, College, or University level, and student recruitment activities.

There is not a scholarship expectation for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

A master’s degree with a major in nursing by the date of hire; if the master’s degree is not a major in nursing, a BSN is required from an accredited program (or master’s degree earned by time of hire). At least 2 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse and an active, valid, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the United States (an Ohio license or multistate license is required by time of hire). Medical Surgical or Critical care experience required.

Preferred Qualifications: Certified Nurse Educator, previous teaching experience in a prelicensure BSN program, simulation experience, experience in an academic setting, and enrolled in a terminal degree program.

Other Qualifications

Application Materials Required: 
Cover letter, curriculum vitae (month and date of experience required for each position held), names and contact information of three professional references, statement of teaching philosophy.

Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews. If highest degree is not in nursing, an unofficial nursing transcript is also required for the highest nursing degree obtained. Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.

BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.

Application Deadline: 
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by November 18, 2025.

Salary & Benefits: 
Competitive and commensurate with candidate’s experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.

Further Information: 
Search Committee Chair: Professor Haley Gittus MSN, RN, CNE Email: [email protected]