Full Time FNP Faculty - College of Nursing and Health Care Professions

About the role

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. Are you looking to shape the nurses of the future? Have you always thought about teaching? Are you prepared to pass on your knowledge to the next generation of Nurses and Healthcare professionals? We may have the opportunity you have been looking for. The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions is seeking a full time Family Nurse Practitioner Faculty Member. As a full-time Faculty member, you’ll provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you. Do you want to work collaboratively across all colleges, and with industry leaders to promote human flourishing? We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community and integrate faith. This role is located at our main campus - 33rd and Camelback in Phoenix, Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Equip students with the required skill set, facilitate classroom discussions, assess student performance, and prepare students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession.
• Teach one or more subjects within prescribed curriculum to facilitate and engage students in the learning process.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
• Remain current with new trends and developments in your field of expertise.
• Maintain a 3‑course load per semester, which includes a student load of 50‑60.
• Work a 40‑hour work week.
• Facilitate 12 on‑campus clinical experience days.
• Attend monthly faculty and program curriculum meetings (face‑to‑face or virtually).
• Student office hour requirements: 16 hours per week (on campus if local, virtual if remote).

Requirements

• Master’s degree required (MSN); doctoral preferred or pursuing.
• National Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Current APRN Arizona License.
• Two or more years of teaching and/or relevant nursing/medical experience.
• Unencumbered, current RN licensure in Arizona or a compact state.
• Respect for and ability to work with students.
• Evidence of involvement in your professional area (e.g., membership in professional organizations, presentations, research, and/or publications).
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401K savings plan.
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU‑sponsored events.
• Free covered parking.
• Education Tuition Discount Program for full‑time employees, their spouses, and dependent children.
• Free on‑site gyms on campus.