Clinical Assistant Professor - Nurse Practitioner

Overview

The School of Nursing at Boise State University invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor position. This is a non-tenure-track clinical faculty role with a primary focus on teaching and clinical instruction.

Clinical faculty are responsible for teaching students in didactic, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings, supervising clinical experiences, and engaging in professionally related service and community engagement that supports the mission of the School of Nursing. While clinical faculty may engage in research or scholarship, research is not a required component of the regular workload for this position.

The successful candidate will hold national certification as a Nurse Practitioner, with a strong background in nurse practitioner education and clinical practice. This role requires demonstrated technological competence and the ability to effectively deliver instruction using learning technologies in online and hybrid teaching environments.

This is an online, hybrid position and may be performed remotely. However, the selected candidate must be able to travel to the Boise State University campus periodically for in-person meetings, orientations, and required summer intensive sessions.

Clinical faculty typically teach the equivalent of 12 credit hours of didactic and clinical/lab/simulation coursework per semester, representing approximately 80% of the assigned workload, with the remaining effort dedicated to service activities such as program support, student mentoring, curriculum development, and professional service. The ideal start date for this position is August 2026.

The Boise State University School of Nursing is a top-ranked nursing program in Idaho, known for its commitment to preparing graduates to be leaders in transforming healthcare. The school offers a variety of programs, including:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS): A challenging program emphasizing leadership skills, professional values, and core nursing competencies. The program includes clinical rotations at schools, hospitals, healthcare clinics, and district health departments. The program is five semesters long, with summers off.
• RN-BS Completion Track:
  An online program that offers a holistic learning experience with support from faculty and advisors. The program is designed to help registered nurses continue their education while balancing personal and employment commitments.
• BS-DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice:
  An online program for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives). The program focuses on quality improvement and translating theory into practice.
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP): A program offered through the BS-DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice.
• Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP): A program offered through the BS-DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice.

• State-of-the-art simulation education:
  Students learn in a simulated healthcare environment, providing hands-on experience before entering real-world clinical settings.
• Focused clinical placement:
  The school partners with top healthcare facilities in Idaho to provide students with meaningful clinical experiences.
• Faculty dedicated to advancing the field:
  Experienced educators passionate about helping students bridge nursing theory into practice and engaging in research and scholarship.
• A focus on leadership and innovation:
  The school prepares students to become healthcare leaders and contribute innovative solutions to healthcare challenges.

The School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The school s Simulation Center is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare s Council for Accreditation of Healthcare Simulation Programs.

Boise State University is a powerhouse of creativity, research, and impact. Our campus sits along the Boise River and reaches into the heart of Idaho’s capital – a vibrant hub for innovation, culture, and outdoor adventure. We’re nationally recognized for trailblazing research, student success, and community impact.

Our faculty are scholars, mentors,…