"Open Rank of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner"

Posting Number req33718

Employment Type Faculty

Faculty Type Open Rank

Hiring Department College of Nursing (AFD)

Academic Location College of Nursing

Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary 

The faculty and staff of the University of New Mexico College of Nursing welcome you to a tradition of excellence in nursing research, education, and clinical practice. We represent the very best in quality and innovation within an academic environment. Our focus is on building evidence for effective practice and translating that evidence-based knowledge to practice and policy environments with an emphasis in rural health. 

We are currently recruiting a faculty member for a graduate nursing faculty position. The primary focus is teaching conceptual content for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or equivalent scope and Doctor of Nursing Practice courses. This is a full time 12-month appointment. The selected applicant must commit to living in Albuquerque metropolitan statistical area.

The incoming faculty will teach and maintain an active New Mexico APRN License and National Nurse Practitioner Certification. The combination of teaching and clinical experience is a fundamental component of our educational mission.

Responsibilities include:

classroom, online, and simulation teaching

mentoring, advising, and precepting students

assisting with clinical placements and student oversight, scholarship/service, and participation in program activities and committees to ensure stated program goals are achieved 

The University of New Mexico College of Nursing

The University Of New Mexico College of Nursing, located in Albuquerque, NM, ranks in the top 15% of nursing programs in the country. With over 1,000 enrolled students, the college offers pre- and post-licensure baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, and doctoral programs. Program offerings include the state’s premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; master’s and post-master’s programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators, and nurse administrators; and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortium baccalaureate curriculum. 

Our faculty engage in innovative research and clinical scholarship to understand and address the health care needs among our most vulnerable populations. As a College of Nursing at a research-intensive, federally designated Hispanic-serving institution situated on indigenous lands, we benefit both from the manifold opportunities and from the responsibilities we carry. Consistent with our mission, vision, and values, we strive to openly support and deeply respect our diverse students, staff, and faculty. We expect our faculty to benefit from and contribute to an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship, service, education, and practice. 

The University of New Mexico is New Mexico’s flagship R1 research-intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acres near historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people. The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant Health Sciences (HS), which includes New Mexico’s only Level-1 Trauma Center. The HS provides an exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each year in 21 different health fields. The HS is known for innovative research with more than $165 million in extramural research funding. The HS has an established NIH-funded Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of interest areas. The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package. 

Qualifications 

Minimum Qualifications:

One of the following degrees - DNP, PhD, DNSc, DRPH, EdD

Three years APRN practice experience

Active APRN license

Active FNP National Certification

Clinical preceptor or didactic teaching experience within the last five years

Must be eligible for licensure in New Mexico

 Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience working with rural and/or underserved populations

A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Experience with scholarly works such as – publications, public presentations, quality improvement projects or initiatives

Demonstrated leadership and service

Application Instructions 

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

To receive consideration, applications must include:

1) Letter of Interest

2) Curriculum Vitae

3) List of three professional references including name, telephone number, and e-mail address with at least one reference from your most current employment setting. References will be checked at final stage of consideration

For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 8/26/2025. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.