Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty - Cleveland State University

Keypath Education is supporting Cleveland State University’s search for qualified Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty in the College of Health, School of Nursing for the Spring 2026 academic year.

CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

The College of Health, School of Nursing, seeks applications for potential adjunct clinical faculty for the following areas:

• Medical-surgical Nursing
• Mental Health
• Obstetrics
• Pediatrics

Cleveland State University seeks to build a pool of persons qualified to teach Clinical Nursing Courses in local hospitals or clinical sites.

Adjunct faculty are professionals with the responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for Cleveland State University students with hospitals and clinical sites. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning. Each adjunct is hired to guide students and facilitate learning in the clinical setting.

• Supervise a group of 6-8 CSU ABSN students onsite in the clinical setting
• Grade all course assignments and complete clinical evaluation paperwork
• Clinical hours are typically 8–12 hours per day
• Create a supportive learning environment conducive to attainment of clinical objectives
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethics in the clinical setting
• Promote evidence-based practice
• Hold a minimum of 1-2 virtual office hours each week for grading

• Must have an active, unencumbered RN license in Ohio
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
• At least 2 years of clinical experience in the subject area
• Must have reliable transportation to clinical sites

Applicants will be required to submit a cover letter addressing position qualifications, current CV and names and contact information of two references.

CSU is an urban university with more than 15,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list.

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expressions, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.