Assistant Professor of Instruction, College of Nursing - FNP Program

The College of Nursing (CN) at Xavier University is seeking experienced, innovative, and highly motivated candidates for a full‑time, non‑tenure‑track faculty to teach in our high‑quality NP tracks of the MSN program beginning Spring 2027. The CN programs include BSN, second‑degree accelerated MSN (MIDAS), and online MSN, FNP, PMHNP, AGPCNP, and DNP programs. Successful candidates are expected to teach in one or more of our nursing programs depending on program needs.

Desired teaching specialty areas include but are not limited to: FNP. Candidates with expertise in more than one specialty area are highly desirable. Candidates will teach in our online, asynchronous NP tracks of the MSN program, but may also teach in the BSN program and/or MSN core depending on the college's needs. Successful candidates may provide practicum coordination and are expected to provide teaching instructions in a classroom, online, and/or lab/simulation environments.

The undergraduate and accelerated programs are traditional on‑campus programs that expect the physical presence of faculty. The online graduate programs expect some physical on‑campus presence. Successful candidates will actively participate in the development and evaluation of curriculum, course content, clinical experiences, test construction, and assessment of students’ learning; establish effective coordinating relationships with co‑workers and clinical agencies; participate in nursing scholarly work and professional development;

participate in student academic advising and guidance; and participate in the faculty organization and appropriate program, college, and university activities and committees. The position is a 12‑month faculty position with teaching load assigned in fall, spring, and summer semesters. If desired, a 9‑month position may be considered, but 12‑month is preferred.

Clinical areas of expertise:
Family nurse practitioner or Adult Gero primary care nurse practitioner preferred.

Current and unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Ohio or be eligible to be licensed and practice in Ohio. A minimum of an MSN degree, with a doctoral degree in nursing or a related field preferred (With no doctoral degree the candidate must possess demonstrable expertise in the desired areas of instruction, incuding clinical areas). Certified and licensed as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Gero primary care nurse practitioner in the state of Ohio, with a minimum of 2 years of NP experience.

At least 2 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse in a specialty area. At least 2 years of teaching experience in an accredited program in a content‑specialty area is preferred. Teaching experience in adult and graduate programs and online instruction is desired. Knowledge of curriculum development, methods of teaching, and evaluation are desired. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a strong commitment to working as part of a collaborative team.

The College of Nursing (CN) is part of Xavier Health, the University's integrated health initiative connecting a broad portfolio of programs and creating opportunities for collaboration across disciplines. Xavier Health offers more than 15 undergraduate and 12 graduate pathways, more than 500 community partnership sites, and connections across disciplines that contribute to health and human well‑being. Xavier Health prepares servant‑leaders through real‑world experiences and Jesuit Catholic formation that puts the whole person at the center of care.

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