12 Month Teaching Faculty FNP Coordinator

NONPF; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FSU College of Nursing in Tallahassee, FL seeks a collaborative educator to teach in the graduate program. Responsibilities include curriculum development, student recruitment for the FNP track, and leadership in clinical education and practicum coordination. Active engagement in mentorship and service is expected.

The role focuses on high‑quality instruction in graduate nursing, engaging students and contributing to academic service within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing required or highest-level terminal degree.
• Ability to develop and revise graduate curriculum.
• Experience teaching in graduate nursing programs and mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Teach core DNP or FNP courses and lead practicum courses.
• Coordinate and oversee OSCEs within the track.
• Recruit high-quality clinical preceptors and manage student clinical rotations.
• Forecast enrollments and coordinate track-related activities with stakeholders.
• Review clinical logs and certify student progress and certification requirements.

Skills

Curriculum development

Graduate teaching

Student mentorship

Clinical coordination

Recruitment

Program assessment

Education

Doctoral degree in nursing (PhD or DNP)

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.