School of Nursing, Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor (Pediatric Acute Care NP Program Director) (Non-Tenure Track, 0.80 - 1.0 FTE)

The Stony Brook University School of Nursing invites applications for a 0.8–1.0 FTE academic year faculty appointment within our Graduate Program, with an additional opportunity to serve as Program Director of the Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PACNP) program. This is an exceptional chance for an experienced Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to play a key role in educating the next generation of pediatric acute care providers while contributing to the continued development and growth of an established graduate program within a nationally recognized academic health center.

Faculty in the School of Nursing are part of a collaborative academic community committed to advancing health, preparing the next generation of nurse leaders, and improving healthcare through excellence in education, scholarship, and clinical practice.

Program Director Opportunity

The selected candidate will serve as Program Director for the Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PACNP) program, providing academic oversight for a program that prepares advanced practice nurses to deliver high-quality care to acutely ill and critically ill pediatric populations.

The Program Director reports to the Department Chair, with collaboration and consultation from the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Dean.

In this role, the Program Director will:

• Provide leadership for the PACNP curriculum and program outcomes
• Guide program evaluation and continuous improvement aligned with professional standards and accreditation expectations
• Ensure program quality and compliance with the School of Nursing Evaluation Plan and program benchmarks
• Collaborate with faculty, clinical partners, and school leadership to support student success and program development

To support these responsibilities, dedicated workload support and an administrative stipend are provided for the duration of the Program Director appointment.

Faculty Role and Impact

As a Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor, or Clinical Associate Professor, the successful candidate will contribute to the educational, scholarly, clinical, and service missions of the School of Nursing. Our clinical faculty lead innovative, student-centered teaching and experiential learning that prepares graduates with the advanced clinical reasoning, leadership, and practice competencies needed to thrive in today’s complex healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and curriculum development within the Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program and related graduate courses. Faculty members are encouraged to bring creativity and innovation to their teaching and are supported in advancing the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, including the development, evaluation, and dissemination of innovative educational practices.

Faculty appointed at the Clinical Assistant and Clinical Associate Professor levels are also expected to contribute to the broader mission of a major research-intensive university through scholarship, practice, and professional service.

Opportunities to maintain clinical practice may be available, supporting continued engagement in pediatric acute care and enhancing the connection between clinical practice and teaching.

Mentorship and Academic Community

The successful candidate will mentor and inspire students as future nurse leaders while preparing them to deliver compassionate, culturally responsive, patient-centered care to individuals, families, and communities. Faculty are active members of a collegial academic community that values collaboration, mutual respect, and meaningful engagement across disciplines. The candidate will also help cultivate a supportive learning environment that welcomes varied perspectives and prepares graduates to provide high-quality care to diverse patient populations.

Why Stony Brook?

Stony Brook University is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is a flagship public research institution located on Long Island, New York. The School of Nursing is closely affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Medicine, providing rich opportunities for clinical collaboration, innovation, and interdisciplinary engagement.

Faculty benefit from close collaboration with Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and the pediatric specialty services of Stony Brook Medicine, providing exceptional opportunities for clinical partnership, student placements, and continued engagement in pediatric acute care within a leading academic health system.

Joining Stony Brook means becoming part of a vibrant academic community committed to excellence, discovery, and improving the health of the communities we serve.

About Stony Brook University School of NursingStony Brook University School of Nursing is a destination of choice recognized for excellence and innovation in education, leadership, research, advocacy, and practice within a supportive and inclusive environment.

• #1 Public University in New York State.
• Top 35 Public College in the US.
• Conveniently located 44 miles from New York City.
• Affiliation with a world class academic medical center.
• Ranked in the Top 10 for best online Masters Programs for the past 5 years.
• Stony Brook University is an R1 Research Institution.
• Stony Brook University is one of the two Flagship Universities in New York State.
• Top 10 University for diversity and internationalization.
• Stony Brook University School of Nursing NCLEX rates consistently above 90%.

Rank and salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Pediatric Acute-Care Nurse Practitioner NYS and National Certification (PACNP)
• Valid NY State Professional Nurse License
• Recent Nurse Practitioner Experience in Pediatric Acute Care

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree (or foreign equivalent - Earned or In Progress)
• Experience Precepting Nurse Practitioner Students
• Upper Division Teaching Experience
• Leadership/Supervisory Experience