Location & Practice Overview

The role is based at Chamberlain University’s Cincinnati campus, established to expand pre-licensure nursing education capacity in the Cincinnati metropolitan region through on-site instruction and clinical partnerships.

Campus Type Dedicated nursing education facility
Instructional Environments Classroom, simulation lab, and partner clinical sites
Delivery Approach In-person campus teaching combined with clinical rotations
Regional Context Greater Cincinnati, Ohio

Responsibilities

  • Deliver assigned nursing courses in classroom, online, laboratory, simulation, and clinical formats using technology and evidence-based instructional methods.
  • Assess student learning, provide constructive feedback, and implement remediation when performance gaps are identified.
  • Guide clinical learning experiences that link classroom theory to safe, ethical patient care practice.
  • Participate in curriculum input, teaching material development, and ongoing program evaluation.
  • Coach and mentor both nursing students and newer faculty colleagues while contributing to institutional committees and graduation events.

Faculty maintain current knowledge of teaching and nursing practice through continuous professional development and consistently apply institutional policies governing student academic performance.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must satisfy degree, experience, licensure, and scholarship expectations appropriate to the instructor rank and Ohio nursing education standards.

Required Degree
Master’s degree in a field appropriate to nursing education; doctoral degree preferred
Professional Experience
At least two years of relevant nursing practice experience
License Status
Active, unencumbered nursing license or certification required for the assigned discipline
Technology Proficiency
Competence with learning management systems, simulation technology, online delivery platforms, and AI-supported tools
Scholarship Expectation
Evidence of scholarly work in at least one of the four Boyer domains appropriate to rank
Additional Attributes
Strong communication skills, initiative, and ability to create inclusive learning environments

Compensation & Benefits

Pay falls within the published range and is adjusted according to experience, credentials, location, and other permissible factors. Benefits are administered by the parent organization.

  • Annual compensation: $53,520.90 – $96,736.53
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with 6% employer match
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
  • Twelve paid holidays each year

Schedule & Work Environment

Appointment Type Full-time
Teaching Windows Day, evening, and weekend course options available
Primary Work Locations Campus classrooms, labs, simulation spaces, and clinical partner facilities
Service Components Committee work and program-related service activities
Flexibility Schedule designed to accommodate varied student needs

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Faculty interact primarily with pre-licensure nursing students rather than traditional patient caseloads. Clinical education occurs under faculty supervision at affiliated healthcare organizations in the Cincinnati area.

Primary Learners Undergraduate pre-licensure BSN students
Clinical Sites Partner hospitals and community healthcare settings
Skill Development Stage Foundational through intermediate clinical competencies
Supervision Model Direct faculty oversight of student clinical practice
Learning Continuum Campus-based simulation transitioning to real-world clinical environments

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The position concentrates on preparing practice-ready nursing graduates through coordinated didactic instruction, skills laboratories, high-fidelity simulation, and supervised clinical experiences.

Didactic Teaching Nursing theory and evidence-based practice content
Skills & Simulation Psychomotor skill acquisition and scenario-based clinical reasoning
Clinical Education Supervised application of nursing care in partner facilities
Outcome Orientation Preparation for NCLEX-RN success and safe entry into practice

Role Highlights

This faculty appointment is linked to a newly opened campus that delivers an accelerated three-year BSN curriculum designed to increase the regional supply of practice-ready nurses.

  • Direct involvement in building academic programs at a recently launched Cincinnati campus
  • Combined responsibility for didactic, simulation, and clinical teaching within one role
  • Support for non-traditional student schedules through evening and weekend course sections

About Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University is a private for-profit institution focused exclusively on nursing and health professions education. Its lineage begins in 1889 with the Deaconess School of Nursing tradition. The university operates under the parent company Covista and holds institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. It maintains a network of campuses nationwide in addition to online degree options.

Institution Type Private for-profit university
Parent Company Covista
Historical Origin 1889 Deaconess nursing education roots
Primary Academic Focus Nursing and selected health professions degrees
Accrediting Body Higher Learning Commission

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this position a bedside nursing role or an academic teaching role?
This is a full-time academic faculty position centered on teaching nursing students in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings. It is not a staff nurse or direct patient care role.
Will faculty teach both classroom theory and clinical courses?
Yes. Assigned teaching includes didactic courses as well as laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction.
What nursing license is required?
Candidates must hold a current, active, unencumbered professional nursing license or certification appropriate to the teaching assignment. State-specific requirements apply for clinical instruction in Ohio.
What scholarship activities are expected at the instructor level?
Instructor faculty must demonstrate at least one example of scholarship that is made public, open to peer review, and accessible for use by others, within one of the four recognized domains.
Are evening and weekend teaching assignments part of the role?
The program structure includes flexible evening and weekend class offerings, and faculty may be assigned to those sections.
How new is the Cincinnati campus?
The Cincinnati campus is a recently established location that began accepting students into the three-year pre-licensure BSN program in 2026.
Does the role involve mentoring other faculty?
Yes. Responsibilities include providing guidance and support to new faculty in addition to student mentoring.

Nurse Faculty in Cincinnati, OH

Chamberlain University seeks a full-time Nurse Faculty member for its Cincinnati, Ohio campus to support the pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Faculty deliver instruction across classroom, online, laboratory, simulation, and clinical environments while evaluating student performance, contributing to curriculum, mentoring learners, and engaging in required service and scholarship. A master’s degree in a relevant field, two or more years of related professional experience, and an active unencumbered nursing license are required; a doctoral degree is preferred. Compensation ranges from $53,520.90 to $96,736.53 annually and is accompanied by health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) with 6 percent employer match, flexible time off, and twelve paid holidays. Teaching schedules may include evening and weekend sections. The Cincinnati campus represents one of the institution’s newer locations and focuses on an accelerated three-year BSN pathway. This faculty role combines academic teaching with clinical education oversight in partnership with local healthcare facilities.

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