Graduate Nursing FNP - Visiting Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor

Sacred Heart University•Bridgeport, CT
•$106,179 - $149,899•Remote

About The Position

Sacred Heart University’s Davis & Henley College of Nursing invites applications for a 12-month visiting faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The role has primary teaching responsibilities in the online Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) program and post-master’s certificate programs, including the Post-MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate. The position provides an opportunity to bring current FNP clinical experience into graduate nursing education through teaching and semester-based student advising. The position is remote, with required travel to campus at least twice annually and as requested by the department chair. The successful candidate will contribute to a college environment grounded in mutual respect and collegiality, value the University’s Catholic identity, tradition, and spirit, and support its commitments to community service, strategic planning, and the intellectual and ethical development of students.

Requirements

  • Earned doctorate in nursing.
  • Current RN and APRN licensure.
  • National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
  • At least two years of FNP experience and current FNP clinical practice.
  • Previous online graduate teaching experience.
  • Evidence of scholarship.
  • Experience leading an academic team and meeting accreditation and academic nurse practitioner standards.

Nice To Haves

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.
  • Leadership experience in curriculum development and program administration.

Responsibilities

  • Teach in the online Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program and associated post-master’s certificate programs.
  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of courses, curricula, and academic programs, including assessment of student learning.
  • Provide student advising each semester.
  • Maintain current FNP clinical practice.
  • Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and collegial academic and clinical environment that supports student learning, respects diverse perspectives, and upholds professional and academic standards.
  • Travel to campus at least twice per year and as requested by the department chair.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
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