School of Nursing – AGACNP Faculty (Program Director)

D'Youville University • Buffalo, NY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Nursing at D'Youville University is seeking a full-time faculty member for its Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program. This position includes teaching, scholarship, and service responsibilities. For the first year, the selected candidate will also serve as Program Director, providing leadership for program launch, regulatory alignment, curriculum finalization, and operational readiness. The continuation of the Program Director role will be reviewed after the first year.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered RN license (New York State or eligibility).
• Board certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Minimum of three years of acute care clinical experience.
• Graduate-level teaching experience.
• Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards for APRN education.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in Nursing (DNP or PhD) or related field.
• Experience in program development or new program launch.
• Experience with CCNE accreditation processes.
• Leadership or administrative experience in nursing education.
• Experience in online or hybrid graduate instruction.
• Evidence of scholarship and professional engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level AGACNP didactic and/or clinical courses.
• Contribute to curriculum development, evaluation, and revision.
• Engage in student advisement and mentorship.
• Participate in faculty governance, committee service, and accreditation activities.
• Maintain active clinical practice as appropriate to role.
• Engage in scholarship and professional service consistent with faculty rank.
• Ensure curriculum alignment with AACN Essentials, national certification standards, State Board of Nursing requirements, and CCNE accreditation standards.
• Develop program policies, student handbooks, and progression standards.
• Coordinate course sequencing and faculty assignments.
• Collaborate with academic leadership to ensure successful program rollout.
• Prepare documentation required for state and accreditation compliance.
• Ensure adjunct faculty qualifications meet certification and accreditation standards.
• Establish data collection processes for program evaluation and outcomes tracking.
• Collaborate with clinical coordinator to secure appropriate acute care placements.
• Develop relationships with healthcare systems and clinical partners.
• Ensure clinical experiences meet acute care competency standards.
• Participate in admissions review.
• Support onboarding of the inaugural cohort.
• Monitor student progression and implement early support systems.

Benefits

• Salary range reflects good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation.
• Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with education and qualifications.
• A course release or stipend may be provided during the first year in recognition of program director responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior