Assistant Professor - Doctorate, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program

Covista•Remote, REMOTE

2d•$70,696 - $127,957•Hybrid

About The Position

Help shape the next generation of healthcare providers through high-quality, student-centered nursing education. In this role, you will deliver instruction across classroom, online, clinical, lab, and simulation settings—including flexible evening and weekend offerings—while contributing to student success, faculty mentorship, and academic excellence.

Requirements

PhD or equivalent degree appropriate to the discipline
2+ years full-time teaching experience at the instructor level or higher
2+ years direct patient care experience in the relevant clinical specialty or content area
Education and experience must align with state regulatory requirements
Experientially prepared to teach assigned courses
Must hold a current, active, and unencumbered Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license and Nurse Licensure in a Compact state
National certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) or Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
Meet all clinical compliance requirements, where applicable
Adhere to state-specific teaching requirements
Excellent communication skills with strong initiative and sound judgment
Technological proficiency with learning management systems, simulation tools, and online platforms; ability to leverage AI
Ability to create engaging learning environments and effectively manage conflict
Strong collaboration skills across faculty, Extended Service Team, and clinical partners
High emotional and social intelligence with the ability to support diverse student needs and foster an inclusive environment
Demonstrate scholarship aligned to faculty rank expectations
Scholarship must be: Public, Peer-reviewed and open to evaluation, Accessible for use by others
Contribute to at least one of the following areas: Scholarship of Discovery, Scholarship of Integration, Scholarship of Practice/Application, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Responsibilities

Teach assigned nursing courses across classroom, online, clinical, lab, and simulation environments using evidence-based and technology-enhanced methods
Create engaging, inclusive learning experiences that connect theory to practice
Prioritize student success by understanding individual needs and fostering supportive relationships
Evaluate student performance and provide timely, accurate, and constructive feedback, including remediation as needed
Lead or support clinical, lab, and simulation experiences to ensure students are practice-ready and demonstrate safe, ethical, and professional care
Provide input into course curriculum and implement instructional materials
Maintain current course content using evidence-based teaching practices
Leverage data, technology, and AI tools to continuously improve outcomes
Provide coaching, guidance, and mentorship to students and new faculty
Enforce and stay current with academic policies (exams, attendance, grading, etc.)
Participate in committees, graduation, and program evaluation activities
Engage in scholarship aligned with teaching and nursing practice (research, application, dissemination)
Maintain subject matter expertise through ongoing professional development
Chair or serve on university committees and accreditation workgroups
Support accreditation preparation and continuous quality improvement efforts
Gather and analyze course, curriculum, and program data
Serve as course coordinator, course lead, or Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Document actions and outcomes from faculty and committee work
Demonstrate scholarship in teaching, discovery, application, or integration
Engage in scholarly teaching, including peer review, reflection, and continuous improvement
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all university policies and standards