DNP Core Course Lead | Nursing Faculty & Curriculum

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking a Teaching Faculty - DNP Core Coordinator to lead coordination of one or more courses within the DNP core curriculum in Tallahassee, FL. This 12-month salaried, full-time position supports didactic instruction in a graduate nursing program.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, alignment with AACN Essentials, and ongoing curriculum improvement while fostering student mentorship and service in a campus-based environment.

Qualifications

• An academic doctorate (PhD, DNP) or highest-level terminal degree in nursing from an accredited institution is required, with eligibility for graduate faculty status.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in nursing (PhD or DNP)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Florida State University is seeking a Teaching Faculty - DNP Core Coordinator to lead coordination of one or more courses within the DNP core curriculum in Tallahassee, FL. This 12-month salaried, full-time position supports didactic instruction in a graduate nursing program.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, alignment with AACN Essentials, and ongoing curriculum improvement while fostering student mentorship and service in a campus-based environment.