Family Nurse Practitioner - SON

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The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a nurse faculty (clinical or research track) to support the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in the DNP nursing program. This full‑time, 12‑month appointment reports to the Chair, Department of Family, Community, and Health Systems. Appointment, rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

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Family Nurse Practitioner – SON

Academic

The faculty member will fulfill the tripartite mission of the School of Nursing: teach, participate in service‑related activities that support the school, and engage in clinical scholarship. As an advanced practice nurse educator, the faculty member is encouraged to maintain a clinical practice.

• Teach nursing students in a variety of courses and settings (didactic courses that are online, in‑person, or hybrid, clinical settings, simulation, and clinical laboratory settings) primarily in the DNP program.
• Participate in ongoing course and curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation activities.
• Participate in service‑related activities (serving on committees/task forces, mentoring students, etc.) to support the mission of the school.
• Collaborate with other KU nursing faculty and external stakeholders such as health system partners.
• For faculty hired into tenured or tenure‑earning appointments:
• Establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program.
• Disseminate scholarly work in professional publications and presentations at local, state, national, and international meetings, and through publications, town halls, and/or mass media to key stakeholders.

• Education: Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD).
• Certification/License: Possess an RN license and an APRN license from the Kansas State Board of Nursing (or be eligible for RN and APRN licenses in Kansas). Possess and maintain a current certification as an FNP.
• Work Experience: One year of clinical experience as an FNP.

• Experience teaching in a nursing program.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating courses.
• Experience serving as or working with clinical preceptors.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer‑paid life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.

A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

Regular – Full time