Family Nurse Practitioner Faculty - Full-Time – Non-Tenure Track Position
About The Position
Augsburg University’s CCNE-accredited Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) program is a post-BSN Doctor of Nursing Practice program track focused on preparing nurses for the advanced practice role of family nurse practitioner. We are inviting applications for a core faculty position (non-tenure track) to begin in May 2026. The Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) track prepares nurses with a prior bachelor's or master's degree in nursing for advanced nursing leadership and the clinical role of providing integrative primary care to individuals and families across cultures and care settings. The FNP track emphasizes eliminating barriers to health through peaceful, just, and collaborative actions that uphold and improve human potential. Graduates are eligible to apply for certification as Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Preferred candidates will be committed to teaching and mentoring in the DNP-FNP track of the DNP program. Responsibilities for this full-time position (11-month appointment, 0.75) will include teaching, academic advising, supervision of student DNP projects, and service to the university. Preferred candidates will also have experience providing care for diverse populations in primary care, integrative care, or functional medicine. Classes are offered mostly during weekdays, with occasional evening classes. Classes are a blend of hybrid, including online synchronous and asynchronous sessions, as well as in-person on-campus meetings (usually 4-6 times a semester for the in-person sessions). This position includes being a robust team member of the Department of Nursing, including attending faculty meetings, participating in curriculum development/revisions when necessary, evaluating program outcomes, and ensuring accreditation compliance. All faculty are afforded time for professional practice or scholarship. This time for professional activity aligns with our commitment to integrate clinical practice and/or scholarship with teaching.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in nursing prior to assuming the position.
- Current, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) / Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) in the State of Minnesota, or eligibility for RN and APRN licensure in Minnesota.
- Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
- Ability to maintain active clinical practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner, averaging one day per week.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching experience in online, hybrid, and/or in-person modality
- Graduate-level course teaching experience
- Demonstrated commitment to values of healthcare for all with transcultural experience and skills
- Experience in leadership within nursing practice
- Demonstrated teaching experience at the university level
- Five years of experience in the nursing profession
- Experience with practicing in primary care, integrative care, or functional medicine
- Experience working with diverse populations, either in a clinical or academic setting
- Experience in community health or transcultural nursing
- Priority will be given to a candidate demonstrating interest and strength in teaching with an emphasis on primary care, integrative and holistic health, transcultural nursing, and leadership in the discipline.
Responsibilities
- Teaching
- Academic advising
- Supervision of student DNP projects
- Service to the university
- Being a robust team member of the Department of Nursing, including attending faculty meetings, participating in curriculum development/revisions when necessary, evaluating program outcomes, and ensuring accreditation compliance
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage.
- Medical plans include Kavira direct care, which provides free or low-cost virtual and in-home primary care appointments and labs
- A generous 403(b) retirement program with an employer contribution of up to 8% upon eligibility
- Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents, and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US
- Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
