Nurse Faculty Family Nurse Practitioner

University-of-Kansas-Medical-Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center School of Nursing seeks a Nurse Faculty member (clinical or research track) to support the Family Nurse Practitioner in the DNP program. This is a 12-month, full-time appointment reporting to the Chair, Department of Family, Community, and Health Systems.

Salary commensurate with experience and rank. The role involves teaching in online, in-person, or hybrid formats, course/curriculum development, and service on committees.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD) required.
• State RN license in Kansas or eligible; APRN license or eligible.
• FNP certification current and active; eligible for practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach nursing students in didactic and clinical settings (online, in-person, or hybrid).
• Contribute to course and curriculum development and evaluation.
• Engage in service activities supporting the School of Nursing mission.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD)

Job description

Department:SON Graduate Programs-FacultyPosition Title:Nurse Faculty Family Nurse PractitionerJob Family Group:AcademicJob Description Summary: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 Chair, Department of Family, Community, and Health Systems. 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.Job Description:Job DutiesTeach 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.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Required QualificationsEducation: Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD)This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.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.Preferred QualificationsWork ExperienceExperience teaching in a nursing program.Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating courses.Experience serving as or working with clinical preceptors.SkillsCommunication skillsRequired DocumentsResume/CVCover LetterIf selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here .Comprehensive Benefits Package:Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.htmlEmployee Type:RegularTime Type:Full time