Adjunct - Nursing - Lake Campus (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027)

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EEO Statement Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title Adjunct - Nursing - Lake Campus Fall 2026 - Summer 2027

Job Category Faculty/Instructional Department

Lake Campus Nursing

EEO number 27A036

Position FTE Part Time

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate Salary Band FA ADJ

Job Summary Basic Function: To teach classes on an as-needed basis in nursing discipline at the Lake Campus. This posting is for Fall 2026 through Summer 2027.

COURSES

• Health Promotion & Assessment of Adults (NUR 2100)
• Introduction to Clinical Nursing (NUR 2400)
• Nursing Care of Individuals & Groups in Mental Health (NUR 3420)
• Nursing Care of Adults (NUR 3420)
• Foundations of Research & Evidence Based Practice (NUR 3480)
• Nursing Care of Women & Childbearing Family (NUR 3300)
• Nursing Care of Children (NUR 3440)
• Critical Care Nursing Across the Lifespan (NUR 3460)
• Public Health Nursing (NUR 4420)
• Leadership & Management in Professional Nursing (NUR 4440)
• (NUR 4460)

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Requirement for Faculty Teaching in Bachelors Degree Programs: Masters degree in nursing discipline or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years experience as a practicing RN.
• Must have an unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in State of Ohio.
• BCI & FBI background checks required of all applicants.
• BLSCPR required.
• Immunizations must be current.
• Professional experience or academic qualifications covering subject matter taught.
• Applicant must possess an academic degree one level above the level at which they will teach, except in programs for terminal degrees or when equivalent experience is established.
• In terminal degree programs, adjunct faculty must possess the same level of degree.
• If teaching outside field of their advanced degree, adjuncts must have completed at least 18 graduate level credit hours of instruction in the field where they teach.
• At least 1 year professional or teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching.
• Ability to organize and manage a group of nursing students to meet the course objectives and maximize student learning outcomes.
• Knowledgeable in course management software and classroom instruction to meet the academic needs of students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience providing direct patient care in a hospital, clinic, outpatient, community, or office setting.
• Strong communication skills.

Essential Functions and percent of time 95% Instruction:

• Teaching BSN program coursework as assigned. Course assignments could include day and/or evening hours.
• Course content delivery could include didactic, laboratory, and off-campus clinical instruction.
• Utilizing sound teaching strategies to enhance student understanding of difficult concepts.
• Working with teams to provide and improve course implementation.
• Serving as a clinical role model in all interactions with BSN students.
• Facilitating a positive collaborative learning environment for students including valuing diversity, integrity, accountability, ethics, and professional behaviors.
• Maintaining appropriate professional certifications and licenses as applicable.
• Understanding and committing to the Wright State University College of Nursing & Healths mission and conceptual framework.
• Actively mentoring and supporting students throughout the BSN curricula as assigned.

5% Perform additional duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time

• Working Conditions: Positions are part-time non-tenure track. Hired on a semester as-needed basis.
• The Lake Campus of Wright State University is located in Celina, Ohio.
• Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply.
• To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer to conduct various background checks such as a criminal record, credit history (when job related), and/or education verifications.
• Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime, except for minor vehicle violations.
• Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
• Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230, Wright State University is tobacco-free.
• Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising, sampling, and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items, is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location.
• Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased, or operated by Wright State University.
• This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Date: 02/16/2026 First Consideration Date: [Not Specified] Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Yes Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.

• Do you have a Masters of Science Degree in Nursing? (Yes / No)
• Do you have a valid licensure as Registered Professional Nurse in State of Ohio? (Yes / No)
• How did you hear about this position at Wright State University? (Please check all that apply.)
• WSU Careers website
• Academic Careers
• Academic Keys
• Chronicle
• Diversity in Higher Ed
• Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
• Facebook
• HBCU
• Higher Ed Jobs
• Inside Higher Ed
• LinkedIn
• Social Media
• Personal referral
• Women in Higher Ed
• Other
• Job Fair or Hiring Event

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Copies of Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 1