Tenure Status:
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
*We will review application materials from and interview candidates who have not yet completed their doctorate-are "ABD"-but they must complete this requirement and earn the doctorate by July 31, 2027
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of curriculum and curriculum development
- Ability to think creatively and strategically
- Candidates with experience in these areas are encouraged to apply: primary care, reproductive health and/or pediatrics.
- A commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, compatible with the BCHS mission
License/Certification Required
Possess (or be eligible for) current registered nurse license and hold or be eligible for licensure as a nurse practitioner in the state of 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 within the Beaver College of Health Sciences was founded in 2007 and offers a pre-licensure BSN, the online RN to BSN, and MSN programs with a concentration in nursing education, and a DNP Family Nurse Practitioner program established in 2026. The BSN, RN to BSN, and MSN programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); the DNP program holds new applicant status with CCNE. The department features state-of-the-art laboratories and supports faculty with varying research and practice backgrounds.Learn more at https://nursing.appstate.edu/
Appalachian State University's Beaver College of Health Sciences (BCHS) is transforming the health and quality of lives of individuals, families, and communities through dynamic practices, interprofessional collaboration, and innovation in teaching, scholarship, service, and clinical outreach. The BCHS supports over 3,900 students in ten undergraduate and ten graduate degree programs, organized into seven academic departments with 240 faculty and staff. The programs are located in Boone in the Holmes Convocation Center and the Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, the cornerstone of Boone's Wellness District. We also have a clinical presence at the Hickory campus. The college supports the Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness and has a collaborative partnership with the Wake Forest School of Medicine's Physician Assistant Program and multiple health and human service agencies across the region. Learn more at https://healthsciences.appstate.edu
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- This posting is for one or more Open Rank (Tenure-Track or Clinical Track) Faculty member position(s) - rank to be determined by the Department of Nursing in conjunction with the Dean of the College prior to an offer being made to any candidate.
- The purpose of the position is to provide instruction in the DNP FNP program. This may include teaching in the classroom, clinical settings, simulation, or online. The faculty is responsible for collaboration with colleagues and students, for maintaining the quality of the academic curriculum through development, implementation, and evaluation; contributing to accreditation work and program evaluation; student recruitment, admissions and progression; and student advisement. As a member of the faculty, the individual will be expected to contribute to teaching, practice, scholarship, and service, including participation in official activities of the department, college, and university, among others.
- This position is based on the Appalachian State University Hickory Campus.
Proposed Date of Hire: 08/14/2027
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing Date: 11/29/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 10/30/2026
To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56424
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
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