Associate Professor​/Director- Doctor of Nursing Practice

Overview

Primary Purpose Of Position
:
The School of Nursing, within the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is seeking an Associate Professor/Director – Doctor of Nursing Practice program whose teaching and scholarly research agenda is focused on Nursing leadership or Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. The primary purpose of this role is to supervise the DNP program and provide student-centered teaching and clinical instruction of undergraduate and graduate-level courses.

Faculty in this role will oversee the DNP program, provide student advising, student mentoring, recruitment, curriculum development, program assessment accreditation-related procedures, and DNP faculty research/scholarship mentoring. The ideal candidate will be expected to: (i) establish and sustain a strong externally-funded research program in their field of expertise; (ii) produce an excellent record of scholarly publications; (iii) incorporate modern pedagogical skills in teaching nursing courses to undergraduate and graduate courses;

(iv) supervise and support DNP student projects; and (vi provide service to the SON, the college and university as well as to appropriate community and professional organizations.

• Supervise the DNP program and provide student-centered teaching and clinical instruction of undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
• Oversee the DNP program, provide student advising, mentoring, recruitment, curriculum development, and program assessment accreditation-related procedures.
• Mentor DNP faculty research and scholarship; support DNP student projects.
• Provide service to the School of Nursing (SON), the college and university, and to appropriate community and professional organizations.

• Minimum Requirements
  :
  Applicants must hold a terminal degree in nursing or other related healthcare disciplines.
• Applicants must be eligible to hold RN or ARNP unencumbered licenses in the related areas in North Carolina.
• Experience in progressive academic leadership and demonstrated strength in teaching in nursing.
• A sustained research record in nursing science or closely related health care fields with external research funding potential.

• Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
  :
• Prior accreditation or reporting experience of the DNP program.
• Prior teaching experience in baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing programs or credentials to meet the North Carolina Board of Nursing’s educational requirements.
• Three years of experience in academic leadership.
• Three years of clinical experience related to the concepts and theories essential in providing nursing care.
• Nurse Educator Certification.

• Required License Or Certification
  :
  Must hold a current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in North Carolina or have eligibility to obtain a North Carolina Registered Nurse License if a candidate is an Advanced Practice Nurse; must hold national certification.

• Working Title
  :
  Associate Professor/ Director - Doctor of Nursing Practice
• Position Number
  : 007509
• Recruitment Salary Range
  : commensurate with education and experience
• FLSA
  :
  Exempt
• Appointment Type
  :
  Permanent - Full-time
• Tenure Track
  :
  Yes
• FTE
  : 40 hours/week, 12 months

North Carolina A&T State University is a public land grant research institution committed to teaching, scholarly and creative research, and public service. It is the largest HBCU in the nation with over 12,700 students and 2,000 employees. The university is accredited by SACS and is part of the UNC system. The Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences houses six departments including the School of Nursing and offers multiple undergraduate and graduate programs while developing new doctoral programs, including the DNP.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Final candidates are subject to background checks. North Carolina A&T State University…