Faculty Job Opportunities

The Ohio State University College of Nursing ranks among the nation's top colleges of nursing in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding and invests in innovative, multi-disciplinary research teams that can effectively and creatively address the nation’s most pressing health and healthcare challenges. Our faculty conduct research across a variety of settings (i.e. acute/critical care, outpatient, community-based) and manage active, funded research programs focused on areas within two centers of research excellence – the Martha S. Pitzer Center for Women, Children and Youth and our Center for Healthy Aging, Self-Management and Complex Care. We also seek faculty to provide contributions across a wide array of areas, including health services research, health disparities/health equity and the use of emerging technologies.

Ohio’s capital city of Columbus is a thriving metropolitan community and a great place to live, work and raise a family. The College of Nursing’s culture encourages inspirational teaching, cutting-edge research, fearless exploration of healthcare innovation and consistently fosters wellness.

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law. We are committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential.

Tenure/Tenure-Track Open Faculty Position

The Ohio State University College of Nursing invites applications for open-rank, tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant, associate, or professor level. We are seeking faculty to contribute to a diverse array of areas including aging and caregiving, women’s health, and child and family health. We are particularly interested in candidates whose program of research is focused on the incorporation of biobehavioral research methods. These applicants will have research programs that could benefit from the resources available in our Translational Biosciences Laboratory.

Faculty are expected to reside in Ohio and be physically present on campus in Columbus at least three days per week.

A PhD in nursing or another related field and RN licensure in the state of Ohio for those who are nurses are required. Ideal candidates will also have research programs that could benefit from the resources available in our Translational Biosciences Laboratory. Postdoctoral research experience is strongly preferred for those at the Assistant Professor rank.

The official job listing for this position, including performance objectives and the portal to apply, is available on Workday at this link. Please include a cover letter, your CV and a career synopsis/personal statement that outlines the major highlights of your research, teaching, mentoring and service. The career synopsis should be a maximum of three pages, single-spaced using 12-point font.

Please note that the application for this position will close on November 7, 2025.

Assistant Dean of Simulation

The Assistant Dean of Simulation is appointed by the dean and has delegated administrative responsibility for overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of simulation-based education within the College of Nursing in collaboration with the associate and assistant deans and directors. This is a 12-month clinical track position with administrative effort of 50%. The primary purpose of this position is to uphold accreditation in simulation, using fiscal responsibility to manage allocated funds, revising simulation policies and procedures as needed, ensuring personnel coverage for all high-fidelity simulation and skills training events, and overseeing simulation personnel to uphold their responsibilities to smoothly deliver day-to-day simulation events. This role involves strategic planning, faculty development and ensuring the integration of simulation into the curriculum to enhance student learning outcomes. The position reports to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Educational Innovation.

Ideal candidates must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., nursing, medicine, health sciences, education) and possess significant experience in simulation-based education and faculty development. You must bring with you proven leadership and management skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to work well in a team environment and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Ideal candidates also have: knowledge of general nursing care and of academic nursing curriculum; a strong understanding of accreditation standards and best practices in simulation; and familiarity with research and scholarship in simulation.

The official job listing for this position, including performance objectives and the portal to apply, is available on Workday at this link. Please include a cover letter, your CV and a statement of teaching and mentoring. Current Ohio State employees may apply here.

Simulation and Skills Nurse Educator

The Simulation and Skills Nurse Educator supports the operational and administrative functions of clinical simulation and skills lab activities within the College of Nursing. This nurse educator works closely with faculty and leadership to plan, develop, and implement high-quality simulation and hands-on learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.

Key responsibilities include preparing and operating simulation and skills lab sessions, managing inventory and scheduling, maintaining equipment, and supporting faculty and learners during educational activities. The Nurse Educator also oversees purchasing, coordinates standardized patient activities, and ensures the simulation environment meets institutional standards. This 12-month associated faculty position reports to the Director of the Technology Learning Complex (TLC).

A master's degree in nursing, healthcare simulation or a related field is required, with a nursing degree preferred.  Ideal candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience in nursing, healthcare simulation or a related field and familiarity with simulation-based education, Microsoft Office and A/V equipment. They must also possess strong organizational, communication and customer service skills, along with the ability to manage multiple projects and work as part of a team. Candidates must be able to lift and maneuver items weighing up to 50 pounds.

The official job listing for this position, including performance objectives and the portal to apply, is available on Workday at this link. Please include a cover letter and your CV.

Nurse Educator - College of Nursing Liaison

The Nurse Educator - College of Nursing Liaison is responsible for student nurse and graduate nurse placement and onboarding, clinical instructor onboarding, and communication and documentation of all clinical placements. The position serves as an educational consultant within The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Health System, supporting an evidence-based transition to practice programming, cultivating collaboration, mutual respect and expert nursing care. This position also provides academic teaching support at The Ohio State University College of Nursing.

This position is a 12-month, full-time, associated faculty role. The Nurse Educator - College of Nursing Liaison arranges clinical experiences for College of Nursing students and other affiliate colleges that have legal educational agreements with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Health System. Ensures onboarding paperwork and procedures are completed for affiliate school students and instructors to allow for proper learning opportunities while at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Health System. Manages orientation of clinical instructors by updating policies/procedures and confirming completion of materials. Provides education and skills preparation of College of Nursing students; oral and written evaluations of nursing students’ education, if appropriate; pursues new, updated and continual maintenance of knowledge as it relates to the curriculum; assists with curriculum development and provides suggestions on continuous improvement of courses offered by the College of Nursing. Participates in planning and implementing an evidence-based transition to practice programming to meet staff and organizational goals. Supports performance improvement and quality assurance activities in the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of practice within the oncology specialty areas.

Ideal candidates must hold a doctoral degree and a current Ohio RN license. They must demonstrate progressive experience in leadership, clinical or educational roles, with experience in staff development practice preferred and demonstrated recent teaching experience through employment or community activities.

The official job listing for this position, including performance objectives, other ongoing preferences for ideal candidates and the portal to apply, is available on Workday at this link. Please include a cover letter, your CV and a statement of teaching and mentoring.

Faculty Liaison for Student Success

The Faculty Liaison for Student Success plays a pivotal role in supporting nursing students throughout their academic and professional development. This position is responsible for providing individualized coaching, academic support, and clinical skills and simulation performance remediation to help students overcome challenges, build resilience and achieve their educational goals in nursing. Key performance indicators will be student retention, progression and graduation rates. The full-time associated or clinical track faculty position reports to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs.

A master's degree in nursing is required, with a doctoral degree preferred. Ideal candidates must hold an active, unencumbered RN license and possess a minimum of five years of clinical and classroom experience in nursing education. They must also bring with them experience working with student populations and understanding of the challenges faced by nursing students. Other requirements include:

• Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in simulation pedagogy, clinical skills assessment and debriefing techniques
• Familiarity with simulation technologies and virtual simulation platforms
• Ability to motivate and inspire students
• Proficiency in using learning management platforms
• Organizational skills

The official job listing for this position, including performance objectives and the portal to apply, is available on Workday at this link. Please include a cover letter, your CV and a statement of teaching and mentoring.

Lecturer

The College of Nursing seeks a lecturer to assist with supervision of students in clinical, classroom and/or laboratory setting. Faculty assignments may include:

• supervises student patient care delivery
• assesses and evaluates skill development
• teaches and evaluates nursing technique in the classroom and laboratory setting
• holds seminars
• maintains records
• provides reports
• prepares and delivers didactic lectures
• evaluates student learning
• updates teaching materials as necessary.

FTE, supervisor and job duties may vary.

A master's degree is required, with a doctoral degree or current enrollment in doctoral program preferred. Candidates must also hold an Ohio RN license (for applicants who are nurses) or an Ohio APRN license (for those who are advanced practice registered nurses). Two years of recent experience in a related discipline are required, and experience in education is preferred.

The official job listing for this position, including the portal to apply, is available on Workday at this link. Please include a cover letter and your curriculum vita.