Assistant Professor-Family Nurse Practitioner Program (...

Location : 1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover Job Type: 9 Month Faculty Job Number: Division: CHBS Opening Date: 11/01/2024 General Description of the Position Reporting to the Department Chair, the Assistant Professor for the Family Nurse Practitioner Program is a full time 9-month Tenure Track Faculty Position. The Assistant Professor-Family Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for the primary task of teaching graduate courses offered as part of the Nursing (FNP) major curriculum. The qualified candidate will be adaptable and capable of teaching a variety of courses, both online and in-person, within the graduate program of study. It will also be expected for the candidate to serve on committees, and participate in official activities on the Department, College, and University levels. Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities The following are the functions essential to performing this job. Teach assigned pedagogy, theory and/or clinical courses in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Participate in curriculum and assessment development. Participate in syllabi development and or revision. Participate on University/ Department /Professional committees Engage in grant writing and scholarly activity. Demonstrate and maintain professional competence and knowledge of subject matter Meet each class as scheduled. Maintain congruency with course descriptions, syllabus, and the University Catalog. Maintain office hours to counsel and advise students. Within a reasonable time provide students evaluations of their academic and/or clinical performance. Participate in other assigned duties needed for the operation of the Department. Other Functions Individuals in this job may be assigned one or more of the following tasks on a rotating or as-needed basis. Coordinate Didactic approved program. Community outreach. Research within the area of clinical expertise (beyond thesis and dissertation). Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The individual in this job must possess these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Medical-Surgical nursing with Significant clinical experience in outpatient, acute and or long-term care practice. Demonstrated curriculum and/or assessment development per accrediting regulatory requirements Must be able to teach across nursing curriculum. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students within a university setting. Strong ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Demonstrate the ability to work as a team to create innovative educational experiences and provide an environment where students are partners in learning. Qualification Standards Education: Master's degree in nursing with a current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the State of Delaware with FNP certification. An earned doctorate degree in nursing or related area. Successful experience: 5 years of clinical nursing experience in advanced practice as an outpatient, acute, and/or long-term care or related field. The candidate must be current with new teaching technologies and demonstrate the ability to think, creatively, with innovation in mind, to meet the current needs of the profession and student at the graduate level within the nursing profession. Other preferences: Demonstrates teaching experiences in related practice fields within the nursing profession (community, mental health, and/or medical-surgical) Hold a current FNP certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (ANPCB), Accreditation Board of Specialty Certification (ABSNC), the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCAA), the Institute of Credentialing Excellence (ICE), and/or other credentialing agencies recognized by ACEN. Performance Standards & EEO Statement The criteria for evaluation in this position includes, but is not limited to, the following: Successful completion of the tasks listed as essential functions Grant and publication success Teaching evaluations EEO Statement Delaware State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Equal opportunity employer/program'' and "auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities''. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit the and the

Created: 2024-11-05