DNP Family Nurse Practitioner Program Faculty

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Department: Department of Nursing - 273300

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned nursing-related doctoral degree from an accredited institution by the time of appointment
• One graduate degree must be in nursing (master's or doctorate)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as nurse practitioner
• National certification as a nurse practitioner
• Candidates who are ABD may be considered but must complete the doctorate by July 31, 2026

Areas of Interest

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of curriculum and curriculum development
• Ability to think creatively and strategically
• A commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, compatible with the BCHS mission

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree
• National certification as a family nurse practitioner (FNP)

License/Certification Required

• Possess or be eligible for current registered nurse license and hold or be eligible for licensure as a nurse practitioner in North Carolina
• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Meet the North Carolina Board of Nursing's requirements for nurse educators within 3 years of employment

Description of the Department or Unit

The Department of Nursing has around 560 students, including pre-licensure BSN, online RN to BSN, and online MSN programs with a concentration in nursing education. The BSN, RN to BSN, and MSN programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Department is developing a new DNP Nurse Practitioner program to begin in fall of 2026. Learn more at https://nursing.appstate.edu. Appalachian State University's Beaver College of Health Sciences (BCHS) supports over 3,400 students in various programs. Learn more at https://healthsciences.appstate.edu.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is for one or more Open Rank (Tenure-Track or Clinical Track) Faculty positions. The purpose is to provide instruction in the DNP FNP program, including teaching in classroom, clinical settings, simulation, or online. Responsibilities include collaboration with colleagues and students, maintaining curriculum quality, contributing to accreditation and program evaluation, student recruitment, admissions, progression, and advisement. Faculty are expected to contribute to teaching, practice, scholarship, and service. This position is housed on the Hickory Campus.

Proposed Date of Hire: 07/01/2026

Suggested Salary Range: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience

Closing Date: 1/1/2026