Associate Professor/ Director- Doctor of Nursing Practice

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program
• Provide student-centered teaching and clinical instruction of undergraduate and graduate-level courses
• Oversee the DNP program, provide student advising, student mentoring, recruitment, curriculum development, program assessment accreditation-related procedures, and DNP faculty research/scholarship mentoring
• Establish and sustain a strong externally-funded research program in their field of expertise
• Produce an excellent record of scholarly publications
• Incorporate modern pedagogical skills in teaching nursing courses to undergraduate and graduate courses
• Supervise and support DNP student projects
• Provide service to the SON, the college and university as well as to appropriate community and professional organizations

Requirements

• Hold a terminal degree in nursing or other related healthcare disciplines
• Be eligible to hold RN or ARNP unencumbered licenses in the related areas in North Carolina
• Have experience in progressive academic leadership and exhibit strength in teaching in nursing
• Have a sustained research record in nursing science or closed-related health care fields with external research funding potential

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Prior accreditation or reporting experience of the DNP program
• Teaching experience in baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing programs or credentials to meet the North Carolina Board of Nursing’s educational requirement
• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Pay

Commensurate with education and experience

Schedule

12 months, 40 hours/week

Special Instructions to Applicant

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. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/39467