12 Month Teaching Faculty FNP Coordinator

Florida State University College of Nursing; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University College of Nursing in Tallahassee, FL seeks a collaborative educator to teach in our graduate program. The role involves developing and revising the graduate curriculum, recruiting students to the FNP major, and leading practicum activities.

The incumbent will teach Core DNP or FNP courses, oversee the OSCE within the track, manage clinical rotations with faculty, and supervise student logs and certification requirements, guiding admission and progression.

Qualifications

• Academic doctorate in nursing is required.
• Active FL RN or APRN license; or eligible to obtain FL licensure within 30 days of hire.
• Eligible for graduate faculty status.
• Non-nurse trained candidates will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach Core DNP or FNP courses; lead practicum courses within the track.
• Develop and revise Graduate Curriculum with the Assistant Dean for Graduate Program.
• Recruit prospective graduate students to the FNP major and review study plans.
• Manage OSCE within the track and oversee student clinical rotations with clinical faculty.
• Coordinate with Clinical Coordinator to recruit high-quality clinical preceptors.
• Oversee student logs, hours, and certification requirements for the program.
• Facilitate admissions, matriculation, and completion of major courses.

Skills

Curriculum development

Student mentorship

Teaching DNP/FNP

Collaboration

Education

Terminal nursing degree

Graduate faculty eligibility

Job description

The FSU College of Nursing is seeking to hire a collaborative educator to teach in our graduate program, based in Tallahassee, Florida (FL). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Actively work with the Assistant Dean for Graduate Program to develop and revise Graduate Curriculum.
• Assume an active role in recruiting prospective graduate students to the FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) major; Review potential plans of study with prospective students.
• Maintain pertinent professional organization membership and assume leadership roles in professional organizations that support FNP practice and education.
• Teach Core Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or FNP courses as assigned; assume lead responsibility for practicum courses within course.
• Conduct DNP and certificate FNP Program orientation activities.
• Oversee Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation (OSCE) within track.
• Work with Clinical Coordinator to recruit high-quality clinical preceptors.
• Manage student clinical rotations in conjunction with assigned clinical faculty.
• Work with the Assistant Dean for Graduate Program to forecast student enrollments in track courses.
• Work with Clinical Coordinator to execute PEPs, or preceptor forms/letters as needed.
• Review and verify clinical logs of DNP and certificate FNP students, providing student and faculty feedback, as appropriate.
• Review and monitor clinical hours for graduate students.
• Track certification requirements and results for Graduate Program.
• Evaluate transfer credits for FNP students in conjunction with the Assistant Dean.
• Complete and conduct FNP student annual review (May - June) and guide students through admission, matriculation and completion of major related courses.
• Complete education verification forms for certification.
  

Other duties as assigned in the coordination of track-related activities as the lead faculty program track faculty member, such as but not limited to: supporting new faculty teaching in both didactic and practicum courses (orient to course syllabus, set up Simple syllabus as needed, orient students and relevant faculty to the track, track courses, and track-related activities).

This role focuses on high‑quality 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 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.