Adjunct Laboratory Instructor

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Otterbein University, Department of Nursing is seeking applications for individuals to serve as adjunct (part-time) laboratory faculty as need arises for the 2026-2027 academic year (August – May).

The availability of these positions is dependent on operational needs including enrollment and staffing. If a need arises, the department will select candidates from this posting.

These individuals will provide instruction to undergraduate nursing students in relation to BSN program objectives, including (1) planning and supervising student laboratory & simulation learning experiences; (2) assessing student progress; (3) intentional communication with the Course Coordinator and Director, OSIC, (4) recording and reporting as required by the Department of Nursing, and (5) attending meetings.

These positions will have responsibilities that require the successful candidates to be on campus in Westerville, Ohio, in the Department of Nursing's Otterbein University Simulation & Integration Center (OSIC). These positions are hired for about 8 hours per week for 16 weeks per semester around regular business hours.

Minimum Required Qualifications

  1. Bachelor's degree in nursing.
  2. Minimum of two years (24 months full-time equivalent) of clinical nursing experience in the United States.
  3. A current unrestricted (no unresolved Board action) Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license or the ability to obtain an unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license prior to start of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Graduate degree in nursing.
  2. Simulation experience in nursing.
  3. Certification as a Nurse Educator by the National League for Nursing (NLN).

Compensation is a salaried rate for each semester commensurate with highest achieved nursing degree.

All applicants must apply online and attach the required documents:

  1. CV or resume that show month and date for all education and all employment.
  2. Cover letter with personal non-work email address, US mailing address, and telephone number.

Review of application materials will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Offers for the position Adjunct Laboratory Instructor are contingent on (1) proof of AHA BLS certification (CPR), (2) a background check, and (3) receipt of an official transcript of highest nursing degree if not earned from Otterbein University.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty.

Otterbein University’s achievement of academic excellence depends on its commitment to inclusion and belonging. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Otterbein University is an EEO Employer.
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