12 Month Teaching Faculty DNP Core Coordinator

NONPF; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FSU College of Nursing seeks a collaborative DNP Core Course Coordinator to lead one or more courses in the DNP core curriculum in Tallahassee, FL. The role ensures alignment of objectives, assignments, and evaluations with AACN Essentials and program outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating across sections and faculty, mentoring instructors, and supporting curriculum evaluation, accreditation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing or terminal degree required.
• Eligibility for graduate faculty status in nursing.
• Active Florida RN or APRN license; or eligibility within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for assigned DNP core course(s).
• Maintain master syllabi and course structure for consistency.
• Align course objectives, assignments, and evaluations with outcomes.
• Coordinate implementation across multiple sections and instructors.
• Support sequencing and scaffolding of scholarly deliverables.
• Guide faculty of record and adjunct instructors teaching the course.
• Monitor outcomes, performance trends, and evaluation data.
• Contribute to program evaluation, accreditation docs, and planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration

Curriculum coordination

Faculty mentoring

Assessment & evaluation

Interprofessional teamwork

Education

DNP or PhD in Nursing

Licensed or eligible for FL RN/APRN

Job description

The FSU College of Nursing is seeking to hire a collaborative Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Core Course Coordinator responsible for coordination of one or more courses within the DNP core curriculum, based in Tallahassee, Florida (FL). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership and oversight for assigned DNP core course(s), including maintenance of the master syllabi and course structure.
• Ensure alignment of course objectives, assignments, and evaluations with DNP Program Outcomes and AACN Essentials (2021) competencies.
• Coordinate course implementation across multiple sections and faculty instructors, ensuring consistency in expectations and grading standards.
• Collaborate with program leadership to support sequencing and scaffolding of scholarly deliverables across the DNP curriculum.
• Support development of competencies related to evidence-based practice, systems leadership, quality improvement, and practice change initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to faculty of record and adjunct instructors teaching the course.
• Monitor course outcomes, student performance trends, and evaluation data to support continuous curriculum improvement.
• Contribute to program evaluation, accreditation documentation, and curriculum planning activities as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This role focuses on high-quality didactic instruction in the graduate nursing program and supports the college's mission to prepare practice-ready, compassionate nurse leaders. Faculty are expected to be actively engaged in teaching, student mentorship, and academic service in a collaborative, on-campus environment.

For more information about our academic programs, please visit the following link: Academics | College of Nursing.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

An academic doctorate (PhD, DNP) or highest-level terminal degree in nursing from an accredited institution is required, with eligibility for graduate faculty status. Non-nurse trained candidates will not be considered. Active FL Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license; or licensed in another state with eligibility to obtain FL licensure within 30 days of hire.