Job Description

Summary
Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is seeking applicants for two 9-month, non-tenure track positions as a faculty member of the BSN program at the Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor beginning January 2025. The curriculum incorporates a commitment to nursing, health care, diversity, 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, diversity, 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. Supporting student success and outcomes, more than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across all majors, with nearly 80% holding terminal degrees in their field. BGSU offers more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, 57 master’s programs and a significant number of certificate programs.

Guided by Forward, the BGSU strategic plan, the University’s research and creative activities have resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years. Committed to meeting workforce needs, BGSU is investing in in-demand academic programs. The University recently established a School of Nursing, School of Physical Therapy, School of Engineering, School of the Built Environment and School of Aviation. As a national leader in innovative partnerships, BGSU provides comprehensive and connected opportunities for its learning community in and out of the classroom. The University established the first-of-its-kind Resort and Attraction Management (RAAM) program in collaboration with Cedar Fair. BGSU also has strategic partnerships in advanced manufacturing, aviation, forensic science and engineering fields.

For the fourth 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 university in Ohio – public or private – for student experience.

Essential Functions
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 varied and appropriate for the learning outcomes desired. Facilitates learning in the classroom (traditional and/or online setting) as needed.

Teaching expectations include clinical, simulation lab, skills lab, and didactic courses (traditional or online). Clinical and labs are all face to face. Clinical are offsite and will require driving to a variety of sites. Typical clinical hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Lab hours range from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Didactic (in-person) course hours range from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Currently, all courses are taught Monday through Friday, but as the program grows, 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 and may require evening or weekends to complete.

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; 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 Ohio or multistate license is required by time of hire.

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

Additional Information
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.

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.