2025-2026 Nursing Faculty-Graduate NP

adjunct faculty, the DON would be unable to meet the nursing program’s instructional needs. Adjunct faculty positions allow DON to hire experienced nurse educators, clinicians, and practitioners to assist in meeting the division’s mission, vision, and objectives. Adjunct faculty focuses principally on excellence in instruction and engagement. In addition to their instructional responsibilities in the classroom, clinical, and/or online environments, adjunct faculty provide clinical and practicum supervision of nursing students; and collaborate and develop professional relationships with healthcare agencies, professional organizations, and other constituencies. Adjunct faculty are critical to the implementation of the curriculum, instruction, and supervision of students and success in meeting learning outcomes. Adjunct faculty coach and mentor students during the academic experience and beyond. Primary Function of Organizational Unit: The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) concentration prepares graduates to provide comprehensive primary care to patients, across a broad range of health care settings, especially underserved and disadvantaged patients, and those of diverse ethnicity. The FNP curriculum includes 51 credit hours and 672 practicum hours. Full-time students complete the curriculum in two years, while the part-time students complete the curriculum in three years. FNP graduates are eligible to sit for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) National Family Nurse Practitioner Certification exam. Position Information Working Position Title: 2025-2026 Nursing Faculty-Graduate NP Building and Room No.: School of Health Sciences, Division of Nursing Appointment Type: Time limited If Time Limited: Yes Appointment Length: 1-2 Semesters Position Number: AJH189 Requirements and Preferences Minimum Experience/Education: Must hold an earned MSN for didactic role or for clinical practice role Must hold a PharmD degree to teach pharmacology At least two years of full-time professional nursing clinical experience (if clinical practice position) Strong interpersonal skills and positive energy regarding professional education Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other faculty members, as well as students Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills Ability to perform the requirements of the job description (previously listed) Hold a current, unencumbered/unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina or be eligible to obtain a NC Registered Nurse license and certification as a family nurse practitioner Normal Work Schedule: Varies Department Required Skills: Demonstrated clinical expertise in specialty area Teach the application of theoretical nursing skills in clinical practice Teach the applications of theoretical nursing skills and clinical practice in the online and face-to-face environment Effective management of conflict and time Provides student performance evaluative feedback Able to travel up to 2 hours to various clinical sites in own transportation for student clinical evaluation Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education: PhD (DNP preferred) Two years, preferred, of full-time teaching experience in a nursing or healthcare program Required License or Certification: Current unrestricted RN license to practice in the state of North Carolina. For NP clinical courses, AANP or AANC nurse practitioner/nurse midwife. Primary Responsibilities and Duties Teach the required number of credit hours per semester based on their contract Evidence of knowledge and skills related to teaching primary care family practice Developing, implementing, evaluating, and updating the purpose, philosophy, objectives, and organizational framework of the Nursing program Assist in designing, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum using a written plan Provide mentoring and guidance to students in assigned courses Plan and provide theoretical instruction and clinical or laboratory experiences that reflect an understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the MSN-FNP program and nursing profession Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes related to nursing knowledge and practice Schedule administrative time for classroom, laboratory, clinical preparation, and student meetings as required Perform other similar duties as assigned Percentage Of Time: 100 Posting Details Position Type: Temporary Time Limited Position: Yes Appointment Length: 1-2 Semesters Salary: Commensurate with education and experience Open Date: 12/01/2025 Close Date: 05/31/2026 Open Until Filled: No Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcripts, References List, Transcripts