Teaching Faculty - Graduate Didactic Focused, 12 Month Salaried

Department
College of Nursing

Responsibilities

The FSU College of Nursing is seeking to hire a collaborative Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Core Course Coordinator responsible for coordination of one or more courses within the DNP core curriculum, based in Tallahassee, Florida (FL). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership and oversight for assigned DNP core course(s), including maintenance of the master syllabi and course structure.
• Ensure alignment of course objectives, assignments, and evaluations with DNP Program Outcomes and AACN Essentials (2021) competencies.
• Coordinate course implementation across multiple sections and faculty instructors, ensuring consistency in expectations and grading standards.
• Collaborate with program leadership to support sequencing and scaffolding of scholarly deliverables across the DNP curriculum.
• Support development of competencies related to evidence-based practice, systems leadership, quality improvement, and practice change initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to faculty of record and adjunct instructors teaching the course.
• Monitor course outcomes, student performance trends, and evaluation data to support continuous curriculum improvement.
• Contribute to program evaluation, accreditation documentation, and curriculum planning activities as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

These roles focus on high-quality didactic instruction in the graduate nursing program and support the college’s mission to prepare practice-ready, compassionate nurse leaders. Faculty are expected to be actively engaged in teaching, student mentorship and academic service in a collaborative, on-campus environment.

For more information about our academic programs, please visit the following link: Academics | College of Nursing.

Qualifications

• An academic doctorate (PhD, DNP) or highest-level terminal degree in nursing from an accredited institution is required, with eligibility for graduate faculty status. Non-nurse trained candidates will not be considered.
• Active FL Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license; or licensed in another state with eligibility to obtain FL licensure within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant teaching experience in graduate nursing education.
• Knowledge of DNP education standards and AACN Essentials (2021)
• Experience with curriculum development, course coordination, or program evaluation
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff at all levels within a collaborative environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook or equivalent software.
• Experience supervising and training employees.
• Experience meeting project deadlines.

Other Information

• This is a full-time, in-person position, and the level is commensurate with experience. Successful candidates must relocate to Tallahassee, Florida.
• Up to three official teaching evaluations from your most recent teaching experiences may be requested later in the recruiting process.