Assistant Professor, DNP - FNP Program

Marian University•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Marian University seeks a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Faculty member for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program to promote its Catholic Franciscan mission and identity. This role involves developing and teaching graduate-level nursing courses, mentoring students, and supporting scholarly and collaborative academic initiatives. The position is responsible for assisting in the development and delivery of assigned coursework within the DNP program, advising and mentoring students, serving as a primary advisor for DNP scholarly projects, and collaborating with graduate nursing faculty and Marian University faculty and staff to support student success and program excellence.

Requirements

Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University.
Doctoral degree in nursing or related field from an accredited institution strongly preferred (PhD, DNP).
Current Nurse Practitioner certification.
Current RN/APRN licensure in state of residence.
Eligibility for IN RN license.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Competency in MS Office products.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in higher learning education preferred.
Previous experience working in a professional school admissions office.
Demonstrated ability to write professional correspondence and effectively present information, responding to questions with clarity and professionalism.
Proven track record of meeting deadlines for meetings, projects, reports, and assignments.
Proficient computer skills, including a strong command of relevant software applications.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity in diversity, and integrating the Catholic Franciscan intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.
Designs and delivers course material based on the graduate philosophy, course description, course outcomes, and program outcomes.
Translates learning material to online, hybrid, and synchronized classes.
Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies and learning activities to enhance classroom and clinical learning and promote student achievement of program outcomes.
Accurately document student progress and achievement within specific courses and/or clinical assignments.
Evaluates student work and clinical performance based on outcome rubrics/clinical evaluations.
Monitors and evaluates student e-portfolios.
Serve as a model/resource for faculty and students.
Advises/Mentors assigned program students.
Serves as a DNP project team lead/member in accordance with the DNP project guidelines.
Serves on the following LSON and MU-related committees: LSON Faculty Council, Graduate Nursing Faculty Council, University-related meeting(s); other job-related committees.
Encouraged to maintain clinical status and/or maintain professional skills.
Fulfills all other duties and responsibilities of the faculty position as designated in the LSON Faculty Handbook.
Participates in student recruitment, student selection, and public relations.
Other duties as assigned.