Clinical Assistant Professor - Career | College of Nursing

Washington State University•Spokane, WA

4d•$91,394 - $94,546•Hybrid

About The Position

Washington State University’s College of Nursing is seeking a nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner for a full-time, 9-month career-track faculty position on the WSU Spokane campus. The role is suited to a clinician-scholar-educator who is committed to preparing future advanced practice providers, mentoring students, engaging with healthcare partners, and contributing to the College’s nursing program and mission to improve health and access to care. The faculty member will contribute to teaching, clinical evaluation, mentorship, scholarship, service, and academic-practice partnerships in support of the Family Nurse Practitioner program and broader College priorities. Teaching may involve doctoral, master’s, and/or undergraduate students in classroom, online, simulation, and clinical settings. The position may include a hybrid work arrangement, but requires campus presence as needed for teaching, clinical activities, student engagement, meetings, and other core responsibilities. Participation in clinical practice through collaborating community clinics may be included when aligned with workload, expertise, and program needs. The appointment is 100% FTE for nine months and is overtime exempt. The 9-month academic salary range is $91,394–$94,546, with placement based on experience, education, skills, and abilities. WSU offers paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life and disability insurance for employees and dependents, retirement, deferred compensation, and optional supplemental retirement accounts. The position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship and requires a background check.

Requirements

DNP or PhD in nursing or a closely related field by the date of hire.
Current national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
At least two years of full-time clinical practice experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Meets eligibility requirements for registered nurse licensure and advanced registered nurse practitioner licensure with prescriptive authority in Washington State or through the Multi-State License, if not already licensed.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentoring, and supporting students from varied backgrounds.
Evidence of clinical expertise, effective communication, and ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and clinical partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in graduate nursing education, including FNP or advanced practice nursing coursework.
Experience evaluating students in clinical practice settings.
Experience developing or maintaining clinical partnerships and placement opportunities.
Record of clinical scholarship, quality improvement, practice innovation, or professional presentations/publications.
Experience with interprofessional education or team-based care.

Responsibilities

Teach doctoral, master’s, and/or undergraduate nursing students in classroom, online, simulation, and clinical learning environments.
Advise and mentor undergraduate and/or graduate nursing students.
Evaluate Family Nurse Practitioner students in clinical settings as clinical faculty.
Maintain an active program of clinical scholarship and disseminate scholarly work through appropriate professional venues.
Serve on graduate student committees and contribute to curriculum, assessment, and program improvement activities.
Provide service to the department, College of Nursing, university, profession, and community.
Engage with healthcare agencies and community partners to support FNP clinical placements and strengthen academic-practice partnerships.
Participate in clinical practice through collaborating community clinics when aligned with workload, expertise, and program need.