Nurse Faculty Family Nurse Practitioner University of Kansas

About the role

The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a nurse faculty (clinical or research track) to support the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in the DNP nursing program. This full-time (12-month appointment), faculty position reports to the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs. Appointment, rank and salary are commensurate with experience. The faculty member will be expected to fulfill the tripartite mission of the School of Nursing: teach, participate in service-related activities that support the school, and engage in clinical scholarship. In addition, as an advanced practice nurse educator, the faculty member is encouraged to maintain a clinical practice.

Posted On 9/24/2026 • Job Location: Kansas City, KS

Responsibilities

• Teach nursing students in a variety of courses and settings (didactic courses that are online, in-person, or hybrid, clinical settings, simulation, and clinical laboratory settings) primarily in the DNP program.
• Participate in ongoing course and curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation activities.
• Participate in service-related activities (serving on committees/task forces, mentoring students, etc.) to support the mission of the school.
• Collaborate with other KU nursing faculty and external stakeholders such as health system partners.
• For faculty hired into tenured or tenure-earning appointments: Establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program.
• Disseminate scholarly work in professional publications and presentations at local, state, national, and international meetings, and through publications, town halls, and/or mass media to key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Education: Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD)
• Certifications/Licenses: State of Kansas registered nurse (RN) license or eligible; State of Kansas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license or eligible; Possess and maintain a current certification as an FNP.
• Work Experience: One (1) year of clinical experience as an FNP.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a nursing program.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating courses.
• Experience serving as or working with clinical preceptors.