"2025 Nursing Adjunct Faculty-Graduate NP"

Job Details

Position Details

Classification Information

• Position Classification Title: Adjunct Faculty
• FLSA: Exempt
• Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA): 99999
• EPA Position Type: Faculty
• JCAT: 206000

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of the Position: A significant result of the nursing shortage is the limited number of qualified nurse educators. To meet the instructional needs, adjunct faculty are an integral part of the curriculum and faculty structure in the Division of Nursing (DON). Without 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 Nursing Adjunct Faculty-Graduate NP
• Building and Room No.: School of Health Sciences, Division of Nursing 416 FL Atkins
• Appointment Type: Time limited
• If Time Limited: Yes
• Appointment Length: 1 academic year
• Position Number: SS102A

Requirements and Preferences

• Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies: No

Minimum Experience/Education

• Must hold an earned MSN for didactic role or for clinical practice role.
• 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.
• Demonstrate ability to leverage various technologies that engage students in the learning process including the online and face-to-face instruction.
• 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.
• Provide evidence of the ability to mentor and support graduate students through engagement in the learning environment.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• PhD (DNP preferred)
• Two years, preferred, of full-time teaching experience in a nursing program.
• Preparation in teaching and learning principles pedagogy as defined by the Board of Nursing.
• Exhibit the ability to engage in interdisciplinary teaching, learning, and scholarly collaboration with the broader constituencies.
• Show commitment to liberal education, plurality, and social determinants of health in inclusive environments.
• Exemplify commitment to professional growth and development through engagement in professional organizations, conferences, workshops, and other professional growth activities.
• Demonstrate proficiency in use of Microsoft Office and Canvas platforms

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

• Valid US Driver's License: No
• Commercial Driver's License Required: No
• Physical Required: No
• List any other medical/drug tests required: Upon hiring, must complete the Division of Nursing 12 panel drug screen

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 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.
• Must hold an earned Doctorate, Master’s, or MSN for the didactic or clinical role with clinical expertise in primary care family practice.
• At least two years of full-time professional nursing clinical experience.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive energy regarding professional education and the role of Nurse Practitioner.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other faculty members and students. Facilitate mastery of skills and competencies.
• Evidence of continued professional development and/or certification in a specialty area of practice and professional organization.
• Utilize feedback from student/faculty evaluations for instructional improvement.
• Serve as a role model for students in the professional, social, and civic areas.
• Utilize evidence-based research in teaching and the practice of nursing.
• Utilize opportunities to increase your knowledge by attending research conferences, classes, and symposiums.
• Model professionalism in social and civic areas and demonstrate the ability to teach culturally, and linguistically diverse student populations.
• 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 an NC Registered Nurse license

Percentage Of Time: 100

Posting Details

• Internal Posting Only: No
• Position Type: Faculty
• Time Limited Position: Yes
• Appointment Length: 5 months
• Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
• Open Date: 04/09/2025
• Close Date: 04/16/2025
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Required Documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents:

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of Reference 1
4. Letter of Reference 2
5. Letter of Reference 3
6. Unofficial Transcript
7. Teaching Philosophy